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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.38, 806.40 and 363.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.38, 806.40 and 363.32 is: 501.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.38 : 806.40 = 363.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.38/806.40 = 363.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.38x = 806.40 × 363.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.38x = 292,983.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,983.26/584.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.36

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