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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.15, 876.77 and 401.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.15, 876.77 and 401.09 is: 602.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.15 : 876.77 = 401.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.15/876.77 = 401.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.15x = 876.77 × 401.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.15x = 351,661.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,661.67/584.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.01

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