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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.59, 872.16 and 363.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.59, 872.16 and 363.79 is: 545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.59 : 872.16 = 363.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.59/872.16 = 363.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.59x = 872.16 × 363.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.59x = 317,283.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,283.09/581.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.54

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