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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.60, 878.84 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.60, 878.84 and 366.54 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.60 : 878.84 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.60/878.84 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.60x = 878.84 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.60x = 322,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,128.18/585.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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