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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.89, 806.76 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.89, 806.76 and 363.69 is: 501.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.89 : 806.76 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.89/806.76 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.89x = 806.76 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.89x = 293,410.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,410.54/584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.65

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