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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 873.44 and 399.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 873.44 and 399.84 is: 598.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 873.44 = 399.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/873.44 = 399.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 873.44 × 399.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 349,236.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,236.25/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.50

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