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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584, 876.60 and 353.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584, 876.60 and 353.46 is: 530.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584 : 876.60 = 353.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584/876.60 = 353.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584x = 876.60 × 353.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584x = 309,843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,843.04/584
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 530.55

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