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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 874.86 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 874.86 and 150.40 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 874.86 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/874.86 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 874.86 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 131,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,578.94/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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