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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.31, 803.31 and 361.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.31, 803.31 and 361.18 is: 498.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.31 : 803.31 = 361.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.31/803.31 = 361.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.31x = 803.31 × 361.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.31x = 290,135.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,135.49/582.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.25

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