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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.17, 874.44 and 352.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.17, 874.44 and 352.32 is: 528.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.17 : 874.44 = 352.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.17/874.44 = 352.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.17x = 874.44 × 352.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.17x = 308,082.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,082.70/583.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.29

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