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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 805.62 and 374.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 805.62 and 374.25 is: 516.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 805.62 = 374.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/805.62 = 374.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 805.62 × 374.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 301,506.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,506.31/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.15

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