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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 806.76 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 806.76 and 387.29 is: 534.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 806.76 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/806.76 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 806.76 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 312,446.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,446.05/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.91

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