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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.37, 809.19 and 365.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.37, 809.19 and 365.31 is: 504.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.37 : 809.19 = 365.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.37/809.19 = 365.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.37x = 809.19 × 365.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.37x = 295,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,605.20/586.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.13

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