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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.12, 874.23 and 399.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.12, 874.23 and 399.97 is: 599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.12 : 874.23 = 399.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.12/874.23 = 399.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.12x = 874.23 × 399.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.12x = 349,665.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,665.77/583.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.65

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