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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 806.04 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 806.04 and 351 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 806.04 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/806.04 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 806.04 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 282,920.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,920.04/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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