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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 805.68 and 347.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 805.68 and 347.85 is: 479.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 805.68 = 347.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/805.68 = 347.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 805.68 × 347.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 280,255.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,255.79/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.96

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