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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 802.91 and 360.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 802.91 and 360.86 is: 497.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 802.91 = 360.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/802.91 = 360.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 802.91 × 360.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 289,734.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,734.99/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.78

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