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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 806.86 and 374.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 806.86 and 374.96 is: 517.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 806.86 = 374.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/806.86 = 374.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 806.86 × 374.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 302,540.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,540.23/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.27

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