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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.51, 803.34 and 361.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.51, 803.34 and 361.11 is: 498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.51 : 803.34 = 361.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.51/803.34 = 361.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.51x = 803.34 × 361.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.51x = 290,094.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,094.11/582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.01

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