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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 808.72 and 350.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 808.72 and 350.04 is: 483.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 808.72 = 350.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/808.72 = 350.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 808.72 × 350.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 283,084.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,084.35/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.01

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