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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.42, 875.48 and 336.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.42, 875.48 and 336.94 is: 505.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.42 : 875.48 = 336.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.42/875.48 = 336.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.42x = 875.48 × 336.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.42x = 294,984.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,984.23/583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.61

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