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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.59, 875.61 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.59, 875.61 and 275.52 is: 413.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.59 : 875.61 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.59/875.61 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.59x = 875.61 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.59x = 241,248.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,248.07/583.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.39

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