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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.14, 875.10 and 323.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.14, 875.10 and 323.40 is: 485.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.14 : 875.10 = 323.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.14/875.10 = 323.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.14x = 875.10 × 323.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.14x = 283,007.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,007.34/583.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.32

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