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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.42 and 365.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.55, 1,587.42 and 365.46 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.55 : 1,587.42 = 365.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.55/1,587.42 = 365.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.55x = 1,587.42 × 365.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.55x = 580,138.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,138.51/1,058.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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