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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.79, 875.46 and 364.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.79, 875.46 and 364.52 is: 546.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.79 : 875.46 = 364.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.79/875.46 = 364.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.79x = 875.46 × 364.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.79x = 319,118.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,118.30/583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.64

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