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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.04, 874.03 and 363.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.04, 874.03 and 363.17 is: 545.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.04 : 874.03 = 363.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.04/874.03 = 363.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.04x = 874.03 × 363.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.04x = 317,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,421.48/582.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.36

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