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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.06, 806.24 and 387.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.06, 806.24 and 387.86 is: 535.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.06 : 806.24 = 387.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.06/806.24 = 387.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.06x = 806.24 × 387.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.06x = 312,708.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,708.25/584.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.40

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