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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 806.12 and 374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 806.12 and 374.44 is: 516.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 806.12 = 374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/806.12 = 374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 806.12 × 374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 301,839.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,839.69/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.57

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