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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.16, 874.24 and 294.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.16, 874.24 and 294.44 is: 441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.16 : 874.24 = 294.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.16/874.24 = 294.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.16x = 874.24 × 294.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.16x = 257,411.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,411.23/583.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.41

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