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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.14, 805.73 and 351.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.14, 805.73 and 351.27 is: 484.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.14 : 805.73 = 351.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.14/805.73 = 351.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.14x = 805.73 × 351.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.14x = 283,028.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,028.78/584.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.52

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