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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.52, 876.56 and 355.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.52, 876.56 and 355.68 is: 534.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.52 : 876.56 = 355.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.52/876.56 = 355.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.52x = 876.56 × 355.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.52x = 311,774.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,774.86/583.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.30

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