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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 875.75 and 366.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 875.75 and 366.73 is: 550.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 875.75 = 366.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/875.75 = 366.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 875.75 × 366.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 321,163.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,163.80/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.88

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