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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 804.33 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 804.33 and 361.56 is: 499.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 804.33 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/804.33 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 804.33 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 290,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,813.55/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.19

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