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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 804.90 and 386.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 804.90 and 386.66 is: 533.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 804.90 = 386.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/804.90 = 386.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 804.90 × 386.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 311,222.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,222.63/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.39

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