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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.91, 806.01 and 387.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.91, 806.01 and 387.48 is: 534.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.91 : 806.01 = 387.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.91/806.01 = 387.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.91x = 806.01 × 387.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.91x = 312,312.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,312.75/583.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.87

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