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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 875.21 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 875.21 and 275.22 is: 412.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 875.21 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/875.21 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 875.21 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 240,873.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,873.92/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.38

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