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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583, 874.60 and 253.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583, 874.60 and 253.92 is: 380.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583 : 874.60 = 253.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583/874.60 = 253.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583x = 874.60 × 253.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583x = 222,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,078.43/583
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.92

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