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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.95, 874.31 and 294.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.95, 874.31 and 294.78 is: 441.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.95 : 874.31 = 294.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.95/874.31 = 294.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.95x = 874.31 × 294.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.95x = 257,727.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,727.63/583.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.35

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