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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.01, 807.87 and 364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.01, 807.87 and 364.82 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.01 : 807.87 = 364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.01/807.87 = 364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.01x = 807.87 × 364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.01x = 294,724.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,724.46/586.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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