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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.44, 874.56 and 294.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.44, 874.56 and 294.72 is: 441.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.44 : 874.56 = 294.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.44/874.56 = 294.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.44x = 874.56 × 294.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.44x = 257,750.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,750.32/583.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.78

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