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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 875.01 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 875.01 and 150.50 is: 225.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 875.01 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/875.01 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 875.01 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 131,689.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,689.01/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.75

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