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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 875.36 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 875.36 and 367.04 is: 551.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 875.36 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/875.36 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 875.36 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 321,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,292.13/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.06

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