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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.44, 809.28 and 350.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.44, 809.28 and 350.37 is: 483.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.44 : 809.28 = 350.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.44/809.28 = 350.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.44x = 809.28 × 350.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.44x = 283,547.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,547.43/586.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.51

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