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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 804.32 and 361.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 804.32 and 361.77 is: 499.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 804.32 = 361.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/804.32 = 361.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 804.32 × 361.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 290,977.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,977.04/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.42

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