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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.58, 875.48 and 291.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.58, 875.48 and 291.10 is: 436.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.58 : 875.48 = 291.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.58/875.48 = 291.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.58x = 875.48 × 291.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.58x = 254,852.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,852.23/583.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.70

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