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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 804.15 and 361.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 804.15 and 361.95 is: 499.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 804.15 = 361.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/804.15 = 361.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 804.15 × 361.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 291,062.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,062.09/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.33

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