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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.96, 808.38 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.96, 808.38 and 365 is: 503.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.96 : 808.38 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.96/808.38 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.96x = 808.38 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.96x = 295,058.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,058.70/585.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.55

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