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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.68, 806.88 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.68, 806.88 and 377.68 is: 521.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.68 : 806.88 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.68/806.88 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.68x = 806.88 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.68x = 304,742.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,742.44/584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.21

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