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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 873.06 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 873.06 and 366 is: 548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 873.06 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/873.06 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 873.06 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 319,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,539.96/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.75

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