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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 872.82 and 365.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 872.82 and 365.64 is: 547.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 872.82 = 365.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/872.82 = 365.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 872.82 × 365.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 319,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,137.90/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.33

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