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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 874.68 and 294.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 874.68 and 294.68 is: 441.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 874.68 = 294.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/874.68 = 294.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 874.68 × 294.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 257,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750.70/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.81

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