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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.70, 806.58 and 363.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.70, 806.58 and 363.60 is: 501.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.70 : 806.58 = 363.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.70/806.58 = 363.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.70x = 806.58 × 363.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.70x = 293,272.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,272.49/584.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.58

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