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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.03, 805.73 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.03, 805.73 and 362.61 is: 500.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.03 : 805.73 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.03/805.73 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.03x = 805.73 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.03x = 292,163.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,163.94/584.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.25

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