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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 806.97 and 363.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 806.97 and 363.48 is: 501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 806.97 = 363.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/806.97 = 363.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 806.97 × 363.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 293,317.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,317.46/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.71

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