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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.88, 871.91 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.88, 871.91 and 365 is: 546.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.88 : 871.91 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.88/871.91 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.88x = 871.91 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.88x = 318,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,245.33/581.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.93

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