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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 807.45 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 807.45 and 363.84 is: 502.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 807.45 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/807.45 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 807.45 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 293,778.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,778.57/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.34

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