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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 874.92 and 150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 874.92 and 150.43 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 874.92 = 150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/874.92 = 150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 874.92 × 150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 131,614.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,614.22/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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