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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.95, 804.39 and 359.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.95, 804.39 and 359.00 is: 495.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.95 : 804.39 = 359.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.95/804.39 = 359.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.95x = 804.39 × 359.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.95x = 288,777.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,777.88/582.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.37

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