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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 806.86 and 374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 806.86 and 374.52 is: 516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 806.86 = 374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/806.86 = 374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 806.86 × 374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 302,185.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,185.21/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 516.80

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