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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 804.39 and 361.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 804.39 and 361.97 is: 499.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 804.39 = 361.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/804.39 = 361.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 804.39 × 361.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 291,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,162.38/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.54

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