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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.97 and 398.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.97 and 398.79 is: 598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.97 = 398.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.97 = 398.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.97 × 398.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 349,328.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,328.08/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.43

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