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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 875.84 and 352.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 875.84 and 352.94 is: 529.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 875.84 = 352.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/875.84 = 352.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 875.84 × 352.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 309,112.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,112.83/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.74

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