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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.29, 804.11 and 387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.29, 804.11 and 387.09 is: 533.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.29 : 804.11 = 387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.29/804.11 = 387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.29x = 804.11 × 387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.29x = 311,261.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,261.00/583.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.63

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