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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 803.12 and 361.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 803.12 and 361.46 is: 498.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 803.12 = 361.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/803.12 = 361.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 803.12 × 361.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 290,295.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,295.96/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.28

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