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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.72 and 351.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.72 and 351.76 is: 485.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.72 = 351.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.72 = 351.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.72 × 351.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 283,771.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,771.83/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.31

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