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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 803.88 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 803.88 and 361.60 is: 499.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 803.88 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/803.88 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 803.88 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 290,683.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,683.01/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.00

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