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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 874.28 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 874.28 and 294.50 is: 441.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 874.28 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/874.28 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 874.28 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 257,475.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,475.46/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.06

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