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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.90, 805.56 and 362.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.90, 805.56 and 362.92 is: 500.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.90 : 805.56 = 362.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.90/805.56 = 362.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.90x = 805.56 × 362.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.90x = 292,353.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,353.84/583.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.69

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