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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 805.27 and 386.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 805.27 and 386.20 is: 533.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 805.27 = 386.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/805.27 = 386.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 805.27 × 386.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 310,994.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,994.95/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.41

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