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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 805.92 and 351.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 805.92 and 351.20 is: 484.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 805.92 = 351.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/805.92 = 351.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 805.92 × 351.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 283,039.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,039.10/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.66

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