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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.01, 876.42 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.01, 876.42 and 295.38 is: 443.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.01 : 876.42 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.01/876.42 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.01x = 876.42 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.01x = 258,876.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,876.94/584.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.27

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