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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.79, 875.80 and 275.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.79, 875.80 and 275.99 is: 414.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.79 : 875.80 = 275.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.79/875.80 = 275.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.79x = 875.80 × 275.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.79x = 241,712.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,712.04/583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.04

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