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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 873.87 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 873.87 and 363.44 is: 544.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 873.87 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/873.87 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 873.87 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 317,594.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,594.94/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.43

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