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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.11, 873.87 and 322.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.11, 873.87 and 322.72 is: 483.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.11 : 873.87 = 322.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.11/873.87 = 322.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.11x = 873.87 × 322.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.11x = 282,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,015.33/583.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.64

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