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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.78, 806.93 and 363.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.78, 806.93 and 363.74 is: 501.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.78 : 806.93 = 363.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.78/806.93 = 363.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.78x = 806.93 × 363.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.78x = 293,506.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,506.86/584.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.91

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