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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 876.29 and 364.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 876.29 and 364.49 is: 546.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 876.29 = 364.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/876.29 = 364.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 876.29 × 364.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 319,398.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,398.94/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.54

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