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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.50, 875.07 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.50, 875.07 and 354 is: 530.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.50 : 875.07 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.50/875.07 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.50x = 875.07 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.50x = 309,774.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,774.78/583.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.89

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