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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 874.56 and 290.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 874.56 and 290.72 is: 435.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 874.56 = 290.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/874.56 = 290.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 874.56 × 290.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 254,252.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,252.08/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.54

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