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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 873.99 and 363.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 873.99 and 363.37 is: 544.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 873.99 = 363.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/873.99 = 363.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 873.99 × 363.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 317,581.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,581.75/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.29

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