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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.92, 872.48 and 363.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.92, 872.48 and 363.75 is: 544.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.92 : 872.48 = 363.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.92/872.48 = 363.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.92x = 872.48 × 363.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.92x = 317,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,366.12/582.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.44

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