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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 804.45 and 362.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 804.45 and 362.02 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 804.45 = 362.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/804.45 = 362.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 804.45 × 362.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 291,226.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,226.99/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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