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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 806.87 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 806.87 and 363.51 is: 501.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 806.87 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/806.87 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 806.87 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 293,306.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,306.22/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.61

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