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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.40, 875.66 and 275.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.40, 875.66 and 275.47 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.40 : 875.66 = 275.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.40/875.66 = 275.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.40x = 875.66 × 275.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.40x = 241,214.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,214.49/583.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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