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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.04, 808.40 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.04, 808.40 and 365.20 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.04 : 808.40 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.04/808.40 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.04x = 808.40 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.04x = 295,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,227.68/586.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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