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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.13, 872.70 and 365.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.13, 872.70 and 365.23 is: 547.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.13 : 872.70 = 365.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.13/872.70 = 365.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.13x = 872.70 × 365.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.13x = 318,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,736.22/582.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.53

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