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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.08, 808.78 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.08, 808.78 and 364.92 is: 503.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.08 : 808.78 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.08/808.78 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.08x = 808.78 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.08x = 295,140.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,140.00/586.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.58

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