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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 875.48 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 875.48 and 276.30 is: 414.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 875.48 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/875.48 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 875.48 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 241,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,893.74/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.13

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