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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.35, 875.37 and 352.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.35, 875.37 and 352.71 is: 529.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.35 : 875.37 = 352.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.35/875.37 = 352.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.35x = 875.37 × 352.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.35x = 308,751.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,751.75/583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.27

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