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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.97, 805.86 and 362.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.97, 805.86 and 362.84 is: 500.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.97 : 805.86 = 362.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.97/805.86 = 362.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.97x = 805.86 × 362.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.97x = 292,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,394.21/583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.71

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