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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.20, 805.14 and 387.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.20, 805.14 and 387.06 is: 534.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.20 : 805.14 = 387.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.20/805.14 = 387.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.20x = 805.14 × 387.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.20x = 311,637.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,637.49/583.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.36

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