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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.75, 806.49 and 363.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.75, 806.49 and 363.29 is: 501.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.75 : 806.49 = 363.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.75/806.49 = 363.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.75x = 806.49 × 363.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.75x = 292,985.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,985.72/584.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.04

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