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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.69, 874.62 and 366.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.69, 874.62 and 366.42 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.69 : 874.62 = 366.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.69/874.62 = 366.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.69x = 874.62 × 366.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.69x = 320,478.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,478.26/582.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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