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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.67, 875.85 and 337.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.67, 875.85 and 337.19 is: 505.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.67 : 875.85 = 337.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.67/875.85 = 337.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.67x = 875.85 × 337.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.67x = 295,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,323.48/583.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.98

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