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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.41, 874.69 and 275.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.41, 874.69 and 275.09 is: 412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.41 : 874.69 = 275.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.41/874.69 = 275.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.41x = 874.69 × 275.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.41x = 240,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,622.34/583.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.44

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