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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.72 and 377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.72 and 377.60 is: 521.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.72 = 377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.72 = 377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.72 × 377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 304,617.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,617.47/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.03

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