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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 875.51 and 336.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 875.51 and 336.95 is: 505.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 875.51 = 336.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/875.51 = 336.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 875.51 × 336.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 295,001.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,001.41/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.50

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