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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.03, 876.96 and 368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.03, 876.96 and 368.76 is: 552.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.03 : 876.96 = 368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.03/876.96 = 368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.03x = 876.96 × 368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.03x = 323,387.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,387.77/585.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.77

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