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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 803.40 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 803.40 and 361.44 is: 498.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 803.40 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/803.40 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 803.40 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 290,380.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,380.90/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.53

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