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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.99, 804.48 and 362.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.99, 804.48 and 362.07 is: 499.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.99 : 804.48 = 362.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.99/804.48 = 362.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.99x = 804.48 × 362.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.99x = 291,278.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,278.07/582.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.63

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