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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 875.28 and 366.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 875.28 and 366.88 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 875.28 = 366.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/875.28 = 366.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 875.28 × 366.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 321,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,122.73/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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