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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 876 and 327.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 876 and 327.52 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 876 = 327.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/876 = 327.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 876 × 327.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 286,907.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,907.52/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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