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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.05, 808.71 and 337.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.05, 808.71 and 337.50 is: 465.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.05 : 808.71 = 337.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.05/808.71 = 337.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.05x = 808.71 × 337.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.05x = 272,939.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,939.63/586.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.73

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