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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 806.47 and 363.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 806.47 and 363.15 is: 501.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 806.47 = 363.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/806.47 = 363.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 806.47 × 363.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 292,869.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,869.50/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.40

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