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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.97, 872.45 and 363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.97, 872.45 and 363.50 is: 544.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.97 : 872.45 = 363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.97/872.45 = 363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.97x = 872.45 × 363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.97x = 317,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,135.58/582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.00

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