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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 805.77 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 805.77 and 321.93 is: 444.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 805.77 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/805.77 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 805.77 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 259,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,401.54/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.25

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