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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 803.48 and 361.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 803.48 and 361.13 is: 498.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 803.48 = 361.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/803.48 = 361.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 803.48 × 361.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 290,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,154.91/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.52

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