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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 874.73 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 874.73 and 294.42 is: 441.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 874.73 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/874.73 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 874.73 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 257,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,538.01/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.64

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