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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.16, 875.88 and 295.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.16, 875.88 and 295.80 is: 443.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.16 : 875.88 = 295.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.16/875.88 = 295.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.16x = 875.88 × 295.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.16x = 259,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,085.30/584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.52

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