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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.48, 873 and 366.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.48, 873 and 366.12 is: 548.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.48 : 873 = 366.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.48/873 = 366.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.48x = 873 × 366.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.48x = 319,622.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,622.76/582.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.73

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