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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.61, 804.03 and 358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.61, 804.03 and 358.48 is: 494.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.61 : 804.03 = 358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.61/804.03 = 358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.61x = 804.03 × 358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.61x = 288,228.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,228.67/582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.72

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