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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.06, 803.46 and 360.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.06, 803.46 and 360.90 is: 498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.06 : 803.46 = 360.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.06/803.46 = 360.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.06x = 803.46 × 360.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.06x = 289,968.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,968.71/582.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.18

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