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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 806.01 and 351.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 806.01 and 351.08 is: 484.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 806.01 = 351.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/806.01 = 351.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 806.01 × 351.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 282,973.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,973.99/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.54

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