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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 805.76 and 362.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 805.76 and 362.97 is: 500.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 805.76 = 362.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/805.76 = 362.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 805.76 × 362.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 292,466.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,466.71/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.83

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