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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 806.15 and 397.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 806.15 and 397.58 is: 548.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 806.15 = 397.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/806.15 = 397.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 806.15 × 397.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 320,506.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,506.08/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.74

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