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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 806.22 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 806.22 and 388.08 is: 535.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 806.22 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/806.22 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 806.22 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 312,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,877.86/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.49

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