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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 806.82 and 363.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 806.82 and 363.26 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 806.82 = 363.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/806.82 = 363.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 806.82 × 363.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 293,085.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,085.43/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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