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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.50, 803.86 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.50, 803.86 and 361.44 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.50 : 803.86 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.50/803.86 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.50x = 803.86 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.50x = 290,546.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,546.25/582.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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