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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.04, 875.50 and 291.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.04, 875.50 and 291.36 is: 436.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.04 : 875.50 = 291.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.04/875.50 = 291.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.04x = 875.50 × 291.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.04x = 255,085.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,085.68/584.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.76

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