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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.16, 876.42 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.16, 876.42 and 295.44 is: 443.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.16 : 876.42 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.16/876.42 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.16x = 876.42 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.16x = 258,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,929.52/584.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.25

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