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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.27, 807.82 and 361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.27, 807.82 and 361.28 is: 498.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.27 : 807.82 = 361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.27/807.82 = 361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.27x = 807.82 × 361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.27x = 291,850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 291,850.33/585.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.66

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