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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 875.94 and 366.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 875.94 and 366.86 is: 551.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 875.94 = 366.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/875.94 = 366.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 875.94 × 366.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 321,347.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,347.35/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.07

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