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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.93, 805.96 and 363.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.93, 805.96 and 363.05 is: 501.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.93 : 805.96 = 363.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.93/805.96 = 363.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.93x = 805.96 × 363.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.93x = 292,597.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,597.93/583.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.09

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