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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.56, 806.56 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.56, 806.56 and 363.44 is: 501.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.56 : 806.56 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.56/806.56 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.56x = 806.56 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.56x = 293,136.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,136.17/584.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.46

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