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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.15, 875.40 and 352.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.15, 875.40 and 352.30 is: 528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.15 : 875.40 = 352.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.15/875.40 = 352.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.15x = 875.40 × 352.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.15x = 308,403.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,403.42/583.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.86

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