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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.89, 876.24 and 295.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.89, 876.24 and 295.53 is: 443.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.89 : 876.24 = 295.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.89/876.24 = 295.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.89x = 876.24 × 295.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.89x = 258,955.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,955.21/583.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.50

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