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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.86, 875.82 and 275.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.86, 875.82 and 275.52 is: 413.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.86 : 875.82 = 275.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.86/875.82 = 275.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.86x = 875.82 × 275.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.86x = 241,305.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,305.93/583.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.29

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