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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 875.50 and 379.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 875.50 and 379.75 is: 569.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 875.50 = 379.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/875.50 = 379.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 875.50 × 379.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 332,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,464.85/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.55

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