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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.92, 807.57 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.92, 807.57 and 375.18 is: 517.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.92 : 807.57 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.92/807.57 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.92x = 807.57 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.92x = 302,984.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,984.11/584.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.99

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