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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.34, 805.37 and 386.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.34, 805.37 and 386.91 is: 534.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.34 : 805.37 = 386.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.34/805.37 = 386.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.34x = 805.37 × 386.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.34x = 311,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,603.77/583.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.18

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