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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 875.60 and 199.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 875.60 and 199.04 is: 298.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 875.60 = 199.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/875.60 = 199.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 875.60 × 199.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 174,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,279.42/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 298.51

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