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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.38, 875.16 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.38, 875.16 and 275.54 is: 413.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.38 : 875.16 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.38/875.16 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.38x = 875.16 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.38x = 241,137.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,137.21/583.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.35

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