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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 876.69 and 367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 876.69 and 367.36 is: 551.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 876.69 = 367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/876.69 = 367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 876.69 × 367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 322,060.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,060.84/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.82

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