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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.93, 804.60 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.93, 804.60 and 362.07 is: 499.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.93 : 804.60 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.93/804.60 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.93x = 804.60 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.93x = 291,321.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,321.52/582.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.75

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