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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.25, 874.89 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.25, 874.89 and 150.39 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.25 : 874.89 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.25/874.89 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.25x = 874.89 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.25x = 131,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574.71/583.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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