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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.11, 875.94 and 291.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.11, 875.94 and 291.37 is: 436.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.11 : 875.94 = 291.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.11/875.94 = 291.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.11x = 875.94 × 291.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.11x = 255,224.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,224.28/584.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.94

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