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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.07, 876.09 and 400.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.07, 876.09 and 400.90 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.07 : 876.09 = 400.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.07/876.09 = 400.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.07x = 876.09 × 400.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.07x = 351,224.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,224.48/584.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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