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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 875.58 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 875.58 and 199 is: 298.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 875.58 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/875.58 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 875.58 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 174,240.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,240.42/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.44

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