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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.65, 805.68 and 387.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.65, 805.68 and 387.43 is: 534.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.65 : 805.68 = 387.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.65/805.68 = 387.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.65x = 805.68 × 387.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.65x = 312,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,142.59/583.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.81

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