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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.42, 806.65 and 363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.42, 806.65 and 363.24 is: 501.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.42 : 806.65 = 363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.42/806.65 = 363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.42x = 806.65 × 363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.42x = 293,006.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,006.64/584.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.37

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