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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.03, 873.96 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.03, 873.96 and 366.76 is: 549.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.03 : 873.96 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.03/873.96 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.03x = 873.96 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.03x = 320,533.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,533.57/583.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.77

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