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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 875.07 and 323.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 875.07 and 323.33 is: 485.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 875.07 = 323.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/875.07 = 323.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 875.07 × 323.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 282,932.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,932.01/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.17

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