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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 805.99 and 363.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 805.99 and 363.13 is: 501.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 805.99 = 363.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/805.99 = 363.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 805.99 × 363.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 292,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,679.15/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.02

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