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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 806.06 and 362.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 806.06 and 362.81 is: 500.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 806.06 = 362.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/806.06 = 362.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 806.06 × 362.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 292,446.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,446.63/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.76

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