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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.63, 806.52 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.63, 806.52 and 388.27 is: 535.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.63 : 806.52 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.63/806.52 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.63x = 806.52 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.63x = 313,147.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,147.52/584.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.63

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