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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.92, 879.16 and 366.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.92, 879.16 and 366.49 is: 549.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.92 : 879.16 = 366.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.92/879.16 = 366.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.92x = 879.16 × 366.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.92x = 322,198.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,198.95/585.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.91

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