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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 806.13 and 374.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 806.13 and 374.51 is: 516.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 806.13 = 374.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/806.13 = 374.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 806.13 × 374.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 301,903.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,903.75/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.69

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