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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.64, 874.21 and 364.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.64, 874.21 and 364.33 is: 545.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.64 : 874.21 = 364.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.64/874.21 = 364.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.64x = 874.21 × 364.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.64x = 318,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,500.93/583.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.71

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