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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.91, 803.06 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.91, 803.06 and 360.86 is: 498.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.91 : 803.06 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.91/803.06 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.91x = 803.06 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.91x = 289,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,789.80/581.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.00

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