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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.69, 807.21 and 385.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.69, 807.21 and 385.83 is: 532.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.69 : 807.21 = 385.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.69/807.21 = 385.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.69x = 807.21 × 385.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.69x = 311,445.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,445.83/584.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.67

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