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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.75, 875.75 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.75, 875.75 and 241.75 is: 362.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.75 : 875.75 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.75/875.75 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.75x = 875.75 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.75x = 211,711.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,711.35/583.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.67

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