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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 805.67 and 371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 805.67 and 371.31 is: 512.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 805.67 = 371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/805.67 = 371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 805.67 × 371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 299,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,151.47/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.18

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