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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.53, 874.98 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.53, 874.98 and 363.62 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.53 : 874.98 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.53/874.98 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.53x = 874.98 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.53x = 318,155.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,155.85/583.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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