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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.35 and 377.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.35 and 377.56 is: 520.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.35 = 377.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.35 = 377.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.35 × 377.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 304,439.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,439.59/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.81

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