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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 875.43 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 875.43 and 294.72 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 875.43 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/875.43 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 875.43 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 258,006.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,006.73/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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