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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 806.49 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 806.49 and 374.49 is: 516.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 806.49 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/806.49 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 806.49 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 302,022.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,022.44/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.91

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