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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 805.51 and 363.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 805.51 and 363.12 is: 500.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 805.51 = 363.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/805.51 = 363.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 805.51 × 363.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 292,496.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,496.79/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.93

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