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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.88, 875.41 and 352.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.88, 875.41 and 352.82 is: 528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.88 : 875.41 = 352.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.88/875.41 = 352.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.88x = 875.41 × 352.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.88x = 308,863.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,863.46/583.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.99

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