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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 874.68 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 874.68 and 275.28 is: 412.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 874.68 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/874.68 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 874.68 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 240,781.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,781.91/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.76

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