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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.20, 808.56 and 364.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.20, 808.56 and 364.86 is: 503.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.20 : 808.56 = 364.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.20/808.56 = 364.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.20x = 808.56 × 364.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.20x = 295,011.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,011.20/586.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.26

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