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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.31, 809.11 and 365.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.31, 809.11 and 365.13 is: 503.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.31 : 809.11 = 365.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.31/809.11 = 365.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.31x = 809.11 × 365.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.31x = 295,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,434.09/586.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.88

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