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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.18, 875.38 and 352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.18, 875.38 and 352.64 is: 529.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.18 : 875.38 = 352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.18/875.38 = 352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.18x = 875.38 × 352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.18x = 308,694.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,694.00/583.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.33

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