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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.80, 804.24 and 361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.80, 804.24 and 361.82 is: 499.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.80 : 804.24 = 361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.80/804.24 = 361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.80x = 804.24 × 361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.80x = 290,990.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,990.12/582.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.30

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