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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 874.62 and 150.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 874.62 and 150.24 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 874.62 = 150.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/874.62 = 150.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 874.62 × 150.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 131,397.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,397.78/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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