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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.76, 875.70 and 295.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.76, 875.70 and 295.16 is: 442.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.76 : 875.70 = 295.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.76/875.70 = 295.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.76x = 875.70 × 295.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.76x = 258,471.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,471.61/583.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.77

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