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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 805.05 and 396.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 805.05 and 396.90 is: 547.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 805.05 = 396.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/805.05 = 396.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 805.05 × 396.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 319,524.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,524.35/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.21

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