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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 804.24 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 804.24 and 361.44 is: 499.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 804.24 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/804.24 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 804.24 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 290,684.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,684.51/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.05

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