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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 873.90 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 873.90 and 366.60 is: 550.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 873.90 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/873.90 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 873.90 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 320,371.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,371.74/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.24

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