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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.84, 874.93 and 275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.84, 874.93 and 275.54 is: 412.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.84 : 874.93 = 275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.84/874.93 = 275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.84x = 874.93 × 275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.84x = 241,075.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,075.31/583.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.91

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