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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.83, 873.99 and 388.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.83, 873.99 and 388.08 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.83 : 873.99 = 388.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.83/873.99 = 388.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.83x = 873.99 × 388.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.83x = 339,178.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,178.04/583.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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