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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 875.52 and 275.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 875.52 and 275.69 is: 413.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 875.52 = 275.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/875.52 = 275.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 875.52 × 275.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 241,374.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,374.30/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.31

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