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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.37, 875.13 and 363.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.37, 875.13 and 363.81 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.37 : 875.13 = 363.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.37/875.13 = 363.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.37x = 875.13 × 363.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.37x = 318,381.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,381.05/583.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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