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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.13, 875.70 and 367.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.13, 875.70 and 367.23 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.13 : 875.70 = 367.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.13/875.70 = 367.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.13x = 875.70 × 367.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.13x = 321,583.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,583.31/584.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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