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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 874.20 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 874.20 and 388.22 is: 581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 874.20 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/874.20 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 874.20 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 339,381.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,381.92/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.73

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