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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 808.65 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 808.65 and 365.07 is: 503.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 808.65 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/808.65 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 808.65 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 295,213.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,213.86/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.73

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