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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.26, 874.88 and 392.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.26, 874.88 and 392.10 is: 588.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.26 : 874.88 = 392.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.26/874.88 = 392.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.26x = 874.88 × 392.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.26x = 343,040.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,040.45/583.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.14

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