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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 806.58 and 387.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 806.58 and 387.84 is: 535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 806.58 = 387.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/806.58 = 387.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 806.58 × 387.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 312,823.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,823.99/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.29

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