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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 873.98 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 873.98 and 387.83 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 873.98 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/873.98 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 873.98 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 338,949.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,949.35/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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