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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.89, 810.06 and 365.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.89, 810.06 and 365.70 is: 504.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.89 : 810.06 = 365.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.89/810.06 = 365.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.89x = 810.06 × 365.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.89x = 296,238.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,238.94/586.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.76

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