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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 600.02, 832.53 and 583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 600.02, 832.53 and 583 is: 808.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    600.02 : 832.53 = 583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    600.02/832.53 = 583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    600.02x = 832.53 × 583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    600.02x = 485,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,364.99/600.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 808.91

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