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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.88, 875.34 and 254.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.88, 875.34 and 254.81 is: 382.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 875.34 = 254.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/875.34 = 254.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 875.34 × 254.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 223,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,047.57/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.01

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