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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.42, 1,587.69 and 365.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.42, 1,587.69 and 365.16 is: 547.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.42 : 1,587.69 = 365.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.42/1,587.69 = 365.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.42x = 1,587.69 × 365.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.42x = 579,760.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,760.88/1,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.76

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