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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 804.24 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 804.24 and 361.66 is: 498.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 804.24 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/804.24 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 804.24 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 290,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,861.44/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.79

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