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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.35, 806.34 and 360.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.35, 806.34 and 360.25 is: 497.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.35 : 806.34 = 360.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.35/806.34 = 360.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.35x = 806.34 × 360.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.35x = 290,483.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,483.99/584.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.11

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