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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.52, 808.17 and 336.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.52, 808.17 and 336.91 is: 465.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.52 : 808.17 = 336.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.52/808.17 = 336.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.52x = 808.17 × 336.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.52x = 272,280.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,280.55/585.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.02

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