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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.19, 806.58 and 387.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.19, 806.58 and 387.99 is: 535.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.19 : 806.58 = 387.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.19/806.58 = 387.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.19x = 806.58 × 387.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.19x = 312,944.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,944.97/584.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.69

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