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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.16, 875.64 and 295.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.16, 875.64 and 295.32 is: 442.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.16 : 875.64 = 295.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.16/875.64 = 295.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.16x = 875.64 × 295.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.16x = 258,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,594.00/584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.68

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