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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.52, 873.80 and 366.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.52, 873.80 and 366.28 is: 549.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.52 : 873.80 = 366.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.52/873.80 = 366.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.52x = 873.80 × 366.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.52x = 320,055.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,055.46/582.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.43

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