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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.32, 874.62 and 400.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.32, 874.62 and 400.74 is: 600.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.32 : 874.62 = 400.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.32/874.62 = 400.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.32x = 874.62 × 400.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.32x = 350,495.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,495.22/583.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.86

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