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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.57, 806.63 and 388.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.57, 806.63 and 388.35 is: 535.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.57 : 806.63 = 388.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.57/806.63 = 388.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.57x = 806.63 × 388.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.57x = 313,252.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,252.82/584.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.87

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