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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.87, 808.48 and 361.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.87, 808.48 and 361.91 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.87 : 808.48 = 361.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.87/808.48 = 361.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.87x = 808.48 × 361.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.87x = 292,597.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,597.00/585.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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