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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 806.30 and 382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 806.30 and 382.31 is: 527.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 806.30 = 382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/806.30 = 382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 806.30 × 382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 308,255.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,255.07/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.29

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