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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.22, 809.06 and 365.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.22, 809.06 and 365.36 is: 504.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.22 : 809.06 = 365.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.22/809.06 = 365.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.22x = 809.06 × 365.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.22x = 295,592.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,592.29/586.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.24

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