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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.08, 875.70 and 510.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.08, 875.70 and 510.18 is: 766.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.08 : 875.70 = 510.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.08/875.70 = 510.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.08x = 875.70 × 510.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.08x = 446,764.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,764.63/583.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.21

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