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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.50, 806.93 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.50, 806.93 and 363.73 is: 502.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.50 : 806.93 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.50/806.93 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.50x = 806.93 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.50x = 293,504.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,504.65/584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.15

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