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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 806.04 and 377.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 806.04 and 377.12 is: 520.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 806.04 = 377.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/806.04 = 377.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 806.04 × 377.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 303,973.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,973.80/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.50

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