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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 802.92 and 360.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 802.92 and 360.84 is: 497.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 802.92 = 360.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/802.92 = 360.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 802.92 × 360.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 289,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,725.65/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.81

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