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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.97, 874.76 and 363.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.97, 874.76 and 363.87 is: 545.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.97 : 874.76 = 363.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.97/874.76 = 363.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.97x = 874.76 × 363.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.97x = 318,297.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,297.10/583.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.06

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