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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 874.37 and 363.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 874.37 and 363.62 is: 544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 874.37 = 363.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/874.37 = 363.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 874.37 × 363.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 317,936.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,936.60/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.66

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