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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.13, 874.40 and 275.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.13, 874.40 and 275.06 is: 412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.13 : 874.40 = 275.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.13/874.40 = 275.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.13x = 874.40 × 275.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.13x = 240,513.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,513.27/583.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.45

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