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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.16, 808.49 and 399.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.16, 808.49 and 399.37 is: 550.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.16 : 808.49 = 399.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.16/808.49 = 399.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.16x = 808.49 × 399.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.16x = 322,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,880.61/586.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.84

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