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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580.75, 872.37 and 364.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580.75, 872.37 and 364.48 is: 547.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580.75 : 872.37 = 364.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580.75/872.37 = 364.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580.75x = 872.37 × 364.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580.75x = 317,959.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,959.24/580.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.50

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