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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.07, 804.81 and 384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.07, 804.81 and 384.05 is: 530.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.07 : 804.81 = 384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.07/804.81 = 384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.07x = 804.81 × 384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.07x = 309,085.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,085.77/583.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.10

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