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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.72, 874.77 and 367.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.72, 874.77 and 367.18 is: 550.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.72 : 874.77 = 367.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.72/874.77 = 367.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.72x = 874.77 × 367.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.72x = 321,198.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,198.05/583.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.26

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