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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.07 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.07 and 401.22 is: 601.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.07 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.07 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.07 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 351,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,095.59/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.46

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