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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.54, 804.26 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.54, 804.26 and 361.62 is: 499.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.54 : 804.26 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.54/804.26 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.54x = 804.26 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.54x = 290,836.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,836.50/582.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.26

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