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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 805.46 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 805.46 and 374.01 is: 515.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 805.46 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/805.46 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 805.46 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 301,248.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,248.22/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 515.77

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