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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 873.30 and 366.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 873.30 and 366.08 is: 548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 873.30 = 366.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/873.30 = 366.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 873.30 × 366.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 319,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,697.66/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.22

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