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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 876.19 and 254.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 876.19 and 254.90 is: 382.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 876.19 = 254.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/876.19 = 254.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 876.19 × 254.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 223,336.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,336.77/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.41

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