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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 806.46 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 806.46 and 360.35 is: 497.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 806.46 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/806.46 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 806.46 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 290,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,605.50/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.30

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