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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.52, 807.96 and 336.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.52, 807.96 and 336.88 is: 464.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.52 : 807.96 = 336.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.52/807.96 = 336.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.52x = 807.96 × 336.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.52x = 272,185.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,185.56/585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.86

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