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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 875.40 and 366.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 875.40 and 366.76 is: 550.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 875.40 = 366.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/875.40 = 366.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 875.40 × 366.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 321,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,061.70/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.25

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