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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 803.96 and 361.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 803.96 and 361.50 is: 498.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 803.96 = 361.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/803.96 = 361.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 803.96 × 361.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 290,631.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,631.54/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.84

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