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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.21, 809.04 and 365.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.21, 809.04 and 365.08 is: 503.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.21 : 809.04 = 365.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.21/809.04 = 365.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.21x = 809.04 × 365.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.21x = 295,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,364.32/586.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.85

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