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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.09, 874.69 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.09, 874.69 and 254.04 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.09 : 874.69 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.09/874.69 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.09x = 874.69 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.09x = 222,205.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,205.61/583.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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