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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 803.88 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 803.88 and 361.44 is: 498.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 803.88 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/803.88 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 803.88 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 290,554.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,554.39/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.98

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