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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.94, 875.49 and 295.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.94, 875.49 and 295.58 is: 443.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.94 : 875.49 = 295.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.94/875.49 = 295.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.94x = 875.49 × 295.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.94x = 258,777.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,777.33/583.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.16

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