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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 806.04 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 806.04 and 374.43 is: 516.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 806.04 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/806.04 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 806.04 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 301,805.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,805.56/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.52

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