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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 874.56 and 400.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 874.56 and 400.20 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 874.56 = 400.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/874.56 = 400.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 874.56 × 400.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 349,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,998.91/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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