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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 805.80 and 362.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 805.80 and 362.90 is: 500.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 805.80 = 362.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/805.80 = 362.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 805.80 × 362.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 292,424.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,424.82/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.64

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