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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 806.31 and 387.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 806.31 and 387.72 is: 535.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 806.31 = 387.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/806.31 = 387.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 806.31 × 387.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 312,622.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,622.51/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.30

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