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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.57, 875.79 and 398.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.57, 875.79 and 398.04 is: 597.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.57 : 875.79 = 398.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.57/875.79 = 398.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.57x = 875.79 × 398.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.57x = 348,595.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,595.07/583.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.35

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