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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.07, 808.94 and 364.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.07, 808.94 and 364.89 is: 503.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.07 : 808.94 = 364.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.07/808.94 = 364.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.07x = 808.94 × 364.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.07x = 295,176.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,176.14/586.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.65

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