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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 805.68 and 351

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 805.68 and 351 is: 484.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 805.68 = 351 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/805.68 = 351/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 805.68 × 351
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 282,793.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,793.68/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.23

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