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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 803.90 and 361.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 803.90 and 361.41 is: 498.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 803.90 = 361.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/803.90 = 361.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 803.90 × 361.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 290,538.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,538.40/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.46

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