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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 874.38 and 363.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 874.38 and 363.31 is: 545.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 874.38 = 363.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/874.38 = 363.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 874.38 × 363.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 317,671.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,671.00/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.01

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