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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.64, 809.68 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.64, 809.68 and 365.72 is: 504.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.64 : 809.68 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.64/809.68 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.64x = 809.68 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.64x = 296,116.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,116.17/586.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.77

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