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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 872.46 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 872.46 and 365.76 is: 548.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 872.46 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/872.46 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 872.46 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 319,110.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,110.97/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.27

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