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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.66, 873.33 and 419.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.66, 873.33 and 419.14 is: 627.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.66 : 873.33 = 419.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.66/873.33 = 419.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.66x = 873.33 × 419.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.66x = 366,047.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,047.54/583.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.16

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