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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 804.15 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 804.15 and 361.86 is: 499.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 804.15 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/804.15 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 804.15 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 290,989.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,989.72/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 499.06

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