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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 806.34 and 363.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 806.34 and 363.35 is: 501.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 806.34 = 363.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/806.34 = 363.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 806.34 × 363.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 292,983.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,983.64/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.43

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