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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.97, 805.82 and 359.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.97, 805.82 and 359.87 is: 496.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.97 : 805.82 = 359.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.97/805.82 = 359.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.97x = 805.82 × 359.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.97x = 289,991.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,991.34/583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.59

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