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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.62, 808.43 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.62, 808.43 and 361.60 is: 499.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.62 : 808.43 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.62/808.43 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.62x = 808.43 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.62x = 292,322.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,322.44/585.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.17

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