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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.73, 875.59 and 213.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.73, 875.59 and 213.56 is: 320.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.73 : 875.59 = 213.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.73/875.59 = 213.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.73x = 875.59 × 213.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.73x = 186,991.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,991.00/583.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.34

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