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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.08, 875.97 and 275.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.08, 875.97 and 275.85 is: 413.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.08 : 875.97 = 275.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.08/875.97 = 275.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.08x = 875.97 × 275.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.08x = 241,636.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,636.32/584.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.70

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