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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 806.02 and 387.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 806.02 and 387.23 is: 534.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 806.02 = 387.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/806.02 = 387.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 806.02 × 387.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 312,110.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,110.13/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.38

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