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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 806.89 and 388.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 806.89 and 388.33 is: 535.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 806.89 = 388.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/806.89 = 388.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 806.89 × 388.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 313,339.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,339.59/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.84

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