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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.80, 876.36 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.80, 876.36 and 367.50 is: 551.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.80 : 876.36 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.80/876.36 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.80x = 876.36 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.80x = 322,062.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,062.30/583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.67

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