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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.00, 801.66 and 360

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.00, 801.66 and 360 is: 496.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.00 : 801.66 = 360 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.00/801.66 = 360/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.00x = 801.66 × 360
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.00x = 288,598.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,598.95/581.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.73

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