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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 876.24 and 295.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 876.24 and 295.40 is: 443.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 876.24 = 295.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/876.24 = 295.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 876.24 × 295.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 258,841.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,841.30/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.13

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