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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 876.69 and 362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 876.69 and 362.25 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 876.69 = 362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/876.69 = 362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 876.69 × 362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 317,580.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,580.95/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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