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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.90, 874.95 and 366.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.90, 874.95 and 366.63 is: 550.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.90 : 874.95 = 366.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.90/874.95 = 366.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.90x = 874.95 × 366.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.90x = 320,782.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,782.92/582.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.32

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