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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.38, 809.34 and 362.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.38, 809.34 and 362.40 is: 500.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.38 : 809.34 = 362.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.38/809.34 = 362.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.38x = 809.34 × 362.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.38x = 293,304.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,304.82/586.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.20

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