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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 806.61 and 363.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 806.61 and 363.18 is: 501.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 806.61 = 363.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/806.61 = 363.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 806.61 × 363.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 292,946.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,946.96/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.31

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