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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 805.32 and 387.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 805.32 and 387.28 is: 534.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 805.32 = 387.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/805.32 = 387.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 805.32 × 387.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 311,884.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,884.33/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.09

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