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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.54, 875.61 and 291.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.54, 875.61 and 291.02 is: 436.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.54 : 875.61 = 291.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.54/875.61 = 291.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.54x = 875.61 × 291.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.54x = 254,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,815.64/583.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.67

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