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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 805.94 and 387.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 805.94 and 387.57 is: 534.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 805.94 = 387.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/805.94 = 387.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 805.94 × 387.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 312,358.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,358.35/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.85

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