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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.91, 804.14 and 362.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.91, 804.14 and 362.12 is: 499.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.91 : 804.14 = 362.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.91/804.14 = 362.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.91x = 804.14 × 362.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.91x = 291,191.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,191.36/582.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.55

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