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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 872.63 and 348.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 872.63 and 348.09 is: 520.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 872.63 = 348.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/872.63 = 348.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 872.63 × 348.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 303,753.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,753.78/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.83

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