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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.69, 804.18 and 361.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.69, 804.18 and 361.71 is: 499.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.69 : 804.18 = 361.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.69/804.18 = 361.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.69x = 804.18 × 361.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.69x = 290,879.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,879.95/582.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.20

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