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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 807.03 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 807.03 and 388.26 is: 535.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 807.03 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/807.03 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 807.03 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 313,337.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,337.47/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.95

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