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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.50, 803.94 and 361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.50, 803.94 and 361.52 is: 498.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.50 : 803.94 = 361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.50/803.94 = 361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.50x = 803.94 × 361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.50x = 290,640.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,640.39/582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.95

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