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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 805.97 and 373.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 805.97 and 373.93 is: 516.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 805.97 = 373.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/805.97 = 373.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 805.97 × 373.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 301,374.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,374.49/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.01

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