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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 874.30 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 874.30 and 274.83 is: 412.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 874.30 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/874.30 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 874.30 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 240,282.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,282.49/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.05

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