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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.30, 875.38 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.30, 875.38 and 323.52 is: 485.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.30 : 875.38 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.30/875.38 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.30x = 875.38 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.30x = 283,202.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,202.94/583.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.52

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