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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 875.40 and 276.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 875.40 and 276.04 is: 413.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 875.40 = 276.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/875.40 = 276.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 875.40 × 276.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 241,645.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,645.42/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.76

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