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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.29, 806.34 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.29, 806.34 and 363.32 is: 501.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.29 : 806.34 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.29/806.34 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.29x = 806.34 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.29x = 292,959.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,959.80/584.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.39

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