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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.98, 872.43 and 376.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.98, 872.43 and 376.86 is: 563.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.98 : 872.43 = 376.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.98/872.43 = 376.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.98x = 872.43 × 376.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.98x = 328,783.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,783.97/583.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.01

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