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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.04, 874.22 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.04, 874.22 and 400.52 is: 600.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.04 : 874.22 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.04/874.22 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.04x = 874.22 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.04x = 350,142.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,142.59/583.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.55

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