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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.66, 876.66 and 364.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.66, 876.66 and 364.74 is: 546.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.66 : 876.66 = 364.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.66/876.66 = 364.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.66x = 876.66 × 364.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.66x = 319,752.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,752.97/584.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.91

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