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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 805.08 and 386.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 805.08 and 386.86 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 805.08 = 386.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/805.08 = 386.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 805.08 × 386.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 311,453.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,453.25/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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