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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 804.76 and 362.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 804.76 and 362.18 is: 500.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 804.76 = 362.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/804.76 = 362.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 804.76 × 362.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 291,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,467.98/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.19

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