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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.85, 875.79 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.85, 875.79 and 151.01 is: 226.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.85 : 875.79 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.85/875.79 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.85x = 875.79 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.85x = 132,253.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,253.05/583.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.52

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