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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,058.97, 1,588.67 and 365.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,058.97, 1,588.67 and 365.67 is: 548.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,058.97 : 1,588.67 = 365.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,058.97/1,588.67 = 365.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,058.97x = 1,588.67 × 365.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,058.97x = 580,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,927.58/1,058.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.58

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