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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.46, 806.81 and 363.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.46, 806.81 and 363.56 is: 501.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.46 : 806.81 = 363.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.46/806.81 = 363.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.46x = 806.81 × 363.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.46x = 293,320.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,320.04/584.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.87

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