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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.28, 808.62 and 365.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.28, 808.62 and 365.24 is: 503.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.28 : 808.62 = 365.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.28/808.62 = 365.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.28x = 808.62 × 365.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.28x = 295,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,340.37/586.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.75

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