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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.10, 873.86 and 336.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.10, 873.86 and 336.42 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.10 : 873.86 = 336.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.10/873.86 = 336.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.10x = 873.86 × 336.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.10x = 293,983.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,983.98/583.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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