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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.56, 804.09 and 361.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.56, 804.09 and 361.38 is: 498.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.56 : 804.09 = 361.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.56/804.09 = 361.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.56x = 804.09 × 361.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.56x = 290,586.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,586.41/582.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.81

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