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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 803.72 and 361.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 803.72 and 361.67 is: 498.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 803.72 = 361.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/803.72 = 361.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 803.72 × 361.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 290,678.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,678.30/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.77

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