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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.37, 809.52 and 365.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.37, 809.52 and 365.61 is: 504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.37 : 809.52 = 365.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.37/809.52 = 365.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.37x = 809.52 × 365.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.37x = 295,968.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,968.61/586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.75

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