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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 874.50 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 874.50 and 399.84 is: 599.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 874.50 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/874.50 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 874.50 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 349,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,660.08/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.76

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