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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.55, 874.49 and 366.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.55, 874.49 and 366.25 is: 549.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.55 : 874.49 = 366.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.55/874.49 = 366.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.55x = 874.49 × 366.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.55x = 320,281.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,281.96/582.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.79

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