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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.70, 875.52 and 275.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.70, 875.52 and 275.62 is: 413.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.70 : 875.52 = 275.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.70/875.52 = 275.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.70x = 875.52 × 275.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.70x = 241,310.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,310.82/583.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.42

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