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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.69, 809.40 and 362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.69, 809.40 and 362.59 is: 500.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.69 : 809.40 = 362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.69/809.40 = 362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.69x = 809.40 × 362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.69x = 293,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,480.35/586.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.23

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