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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.54, 809.46 and 365.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.54, 809.46 and 365.58 is: 504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.54 : 809.46 = 365.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.54/809.46 = 365.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.54x = 809.46 × 365.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.54x = 295,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,922.39/586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.52

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