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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 876.06 and 336.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 876.06 and 336.96 is: 505.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 876.06 = 336.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/876.06 = 336.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 876.06 × 336.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 295,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,196.68/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.57

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