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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.54, 809.51 and 350.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.54, 809.51 and 350.50 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.54 : 809.51 = 350.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.54/809.51 = 350.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.54x = 809.51 × 350.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.54x = 283,733.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,733.26/586.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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