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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 808.43 and 337.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 808.43 and 337.24 is: 465.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 808.43 = 337.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/808.43 = 337.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 808.43 × 337.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 272,633.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,633.88/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.24

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