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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 807.03 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 807.03 and 363.81 is: 502.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 807.03 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/807.03 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 807.03 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 293,605.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,605.58/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.29

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