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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.26, 803.14 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.26, 803.14 and 358.08 is: 493.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.26 : 803.14 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.26/803.14 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.26x = 803.14 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.26x = 287,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,588.37/582.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.92

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