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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.96, 806.23 and 387.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.96, 806.23 and 387.81 is: 535.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.96 : 806.23 = 387.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.96/806.23 = 387.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.96x = 806.23 × 387.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.96x = 312,664.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,664.06/583.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.42

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