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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 875.75 and 295.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 875.75 and 295.07 is: 442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 875.75 = 295.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/875.75 = 295.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 875.75 × 295.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 258,406.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,406.08/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.76

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