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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.32, 803.58 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.32, 803.58 and 361.28 is: 498.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.32 : 803.58 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.32/803.58 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.32x = 803.58 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.32x = 290,317.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,317.38/582.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.55

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