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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.62, 875.97 and 295.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.62, 875.97 and 295.26 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.62 : 875.97 = 295.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.62/875.97 = 295.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.62x = 875.97 × 295.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.62x = 258,638.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,638.90/583.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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