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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 874.71 and 339.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 874.71 and 339.54 is: 509.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 874.71 = 339.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/874.71 = 339.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 874.71 × 339.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 296,999.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,999.03/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.21

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