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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 806.58 and 363.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 806.58 and 363.41 is: 501.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 806.58 = 363.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/806.58 = 363.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 806.58 × 363.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 293,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,119.24/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.50

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