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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.37, 803.66 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.37, 803.66 and 358.40 is: 494.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.37 : 803.66 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.37/803.66 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.37x = 803.66 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.37x = 288,029.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,029.95/582.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.59

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