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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.09, 875.49 and 389.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.09, 875.49 and 389.30 is: 584.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.09 : 875.49 = 389.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.09/875.49 = 389.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.09x = 875.49 × 389.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.09x = 340,823.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,823.88/583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.52

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