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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 803.46 and 361.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 803.46 and 361.45 is: 498.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 803.46 = 361.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/803.46 = 361.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 803.46 × 361.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 290,410.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,410.62/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.64

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