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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 874.75 and 364.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 874.75 and 364.15 is: 546.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 874.75 = 364.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/874.75 = 364.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 874.75 × 364.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 318,541.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,541.08/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.76

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