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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 873.90 and 275.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 873.90 and 275.02 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 873.90 = 275.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/873.90 = 275.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 873.90 × 275.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 240,339.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,339.98/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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