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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 807.02 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 807.02 and 363.60 is: 501.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 807.02 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/807.02 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 807.02 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 293,432.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,432.47/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.99

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