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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.51, 804.12 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.51, 804.12 and 361.68 is: 499.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.51 : 804.12 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.51/804.12 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.51x = 804.12 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.51x = 290,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,834.12/582.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.28

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