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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.89, 807.48 and 388.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.89, 807.48 and 388.67 is: 536.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.89 : 807.48 = 388.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.89/807.48 = 388.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.89x = 807.48 × 388.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.89x = 313,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,843.25/584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.59

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