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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.98, 874.47 and 366.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.98, 874.47 and 366.71 is: 550.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.98 : 874.47 = 366.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.98/874.47 = 366.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.98x = 874.47 × 366.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.98x = 320,676.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,676.89/582.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.07

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