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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.15, 875.01 and 339.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.15, 875.01 and 339.70 is: 509.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.15 : 875.01 = 339.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.15/875.01 = 339.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.15x = 875.01 × 339.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.15x = 297,240.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,240.90/583.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.72

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