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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.03, 807.42 and 349.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.03, 807.42 and 349.05 is: 481.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.03 : 807.42 = 349.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.03/807.42 = 349.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.03x = 807.42 × 349.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.03x = 281,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,829.95/585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.74

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