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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.14, 809.03 and 364.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.14, 809.03 and 364.96 is: 503.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.14 : 809.03 = 364.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.14/809.03 = 364.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.14x = 809.03 × 364.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.14x = 295,258.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,258.18/586.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.74

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