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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.75, 875.37 and 366.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.75, 875.37 and 366.48 is: 550.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.75 : 875.37 = 366.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.75/875.37 = 366.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.75x = 875.37 × 366.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.75x = 320,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,805.60/582.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.50

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