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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.91, 878.58 and 363.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.91, 878.58 and 363.57 is: 545.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.91 : 878.58 = 363.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.91/878.58 = 363.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.91x = 878.58 × 363.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.91x = 319,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,425.33/585.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.18

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