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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.60, 874.96 and 352.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.60, 874.96 and 352.44 is: 528.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.60 : 874.96 = 352.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.60/874.96 = 352.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.60x = 874.96 × 352.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.60x = 308,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,368.72/583.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.39

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