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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.73, 809.32 and 350.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.73, 809.32 and 350.52 is: 483.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.73 : 809.32 = 350.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.73/809.32 = 350.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.73x = 809.32 × 350.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.73x = 283,682.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,682.85/586.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.50

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