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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.68, 875.48 and 275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.68, 875.48 and 275.44 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.68 : 875.48 = 275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.68/875.48 = 275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.68x = 875.48 × 275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.68x = 241,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,142.21/583.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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