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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.21, 874.77 and 275.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.21, 874.77 and 275.14 is: 412.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.21 : 874.77 = 275.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.21/874.77 = 275.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.21x = 874.77 × 275.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.21x = 240,684.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,684.28/583.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.69

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