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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 875.06 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 875.06 and 389.02 is: 583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 875.06 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/875.06 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 875.06 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 340,416.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,416.81/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.67

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