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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.23, 875.12 and 366.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.23, 875.12 and 366.69 is: 550.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.23 : 875.12 = 366.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.23/875.12 = 366.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.23x = 875.12 × 366.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.23x = 320,895.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,895.92/583.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.20

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