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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 875.11 and 290.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 875.11 and 290.54 is: 435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 875.11 = 290.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/875.11 = 290.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 875.11 × 290.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 254,249.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,249.36/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.63

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