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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 874.08 and 363.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 874.08 and 363.66 is: 545.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 874.08 = 363.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/874.08 = 363.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 874.08 × 363.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 317,867.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,867.93/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.32

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