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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.12, 808.96 and 365.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.12, 808.96 and 365.03 is: 503.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.12 : 808.96 = 365.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.12/808.96 = 365.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.12x = 808.96 × 365.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.12x = 295,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,296.73/586.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.81

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