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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 803.88 and 361.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 803.88 and 361.56 is: 498.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 803.88 = 361.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/803.88 = 361.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 803.88 × 361.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 290,650.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,650.85/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.78

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