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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.12, 876.36 and 573.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.12, 876.36 and 573.32 is: 860.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.12 : 876.36 = 573.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.12/876.36 = 573.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.12x = 876.36 × 573.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.12x = 502,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,434.72/584.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.16

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