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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.22, 875.13 and 364.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.22, 875.13 and 364.12 is: 545.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.22 : 875.13 = 364.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.22/875.13 = 364.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.22x = 875.13 × 364.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.22x = 318,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,652.34/584.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.43

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