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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 805.84 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 805.84 and 387.83 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 805.84 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/805.84 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 805.84 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 312,528.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,528.93/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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