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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.05, 806.91 and 363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.05, 806.91 and 363.92 is: 501.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.05 : 806.91 = 363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.05/806.91 = 363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.05x = 806.91 × 363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.05x = 293,650.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,650.69/585.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.92

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