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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.74, 806.49 and 377.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.74, 806.49 and 377.38 is: 520.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.74 : 806.49 = 377.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.74/806.49 = 377.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.74x = 806.49 × 377.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.74x = 304,353.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,353.20/584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.49

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