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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 804.30 and 361.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 804.30 and 361.69 is: 499.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 804.30 = 361.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/804.30 = 361.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 804.30 × 361.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 290,907.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,907.27/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.09

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