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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 802.44 and 360.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 802.44 and 360.88 is: 497.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 802.44 = 360.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/802.44 = 360.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 802.44 × 360.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 289,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,582.54/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.50

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