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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.48, 874.20 and 388.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.48, 874.20 and 388.38 is: 581.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.48 : 874.20 = 388.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.48/874.20 = 388.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.48x = 874.20 × 388.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.48x = 339,521.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,521.80/583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.89

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