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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.53, 875.30 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.53, 875.30 and 275.51 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.53 : 875.30 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.53/875.30 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.53x = 875.30 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.53x = 241,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,148.15/583.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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