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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 874.92 and 352.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 874.92 and 352.52 is: 528.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 874.92 = 352.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/874.92 = 352.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 874.92 × 352.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 308,426.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,426.80/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.96

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