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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 874.17 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 874.17 and 352.58 is: 528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 874.17 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/874.17 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 874.17 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 308,210.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,210.49/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.20

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