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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.69, 875.53 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.69, 875.53 and 150.85 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.69 : 875.53 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.69/875.53 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.69x = 875.53 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.69x = 132,073.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,073.70/583.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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