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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.49 and 287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.49 and 287.13 is: 430.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.49 = 287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.49 = 287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.49 × 287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 251,379.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,379.44/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430.64

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