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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 875.31 and 295.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 875.31 and 295.86 is: 443.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 875.31 = 295.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/875.31 = 295.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 875.31 × 295.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 258,969.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,969.22/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.36

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