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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586, 808.96 and 365.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586, 808.96 and 365.48 is: 504.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586 : 808.96 = 365.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586/808.96 = 365.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586x = 808.96 × 365.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586x = 295,658.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,658.70/586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.54

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