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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 874.88 and 253.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 874.88 and 253.88 is: 380.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 874.88 = 253.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/874.88 = 253.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 874.88 × 253.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 222,114.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,114.53/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.89

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