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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.52, 806.73 and 388.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.52, 806.73 and 388.69 is: 535.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.52 : 806.73 = 388.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.52/806.73 = 388.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.52x = 806.73 × 388.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.52x = 313,565.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,565.87/585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.54

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