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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.53, 874.58 and 323.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.53, 874.58 and 323.52 is: 484.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.53 : 874.58 = 323.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.53/874.58 = 323.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.53x = 874.58 × 323.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.53x = 282,942.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,942.50/583.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.88

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