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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 806.36 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 806.36 and 363.04 is: 501.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 806.36 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/806.36 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 806.36 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 292,740.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,740.93/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.08

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