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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 875.44 and 295.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 875.44 and 295.27 is: 442.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 875.44 = 295.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/875.44 = 295.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 875.44 × 295.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 258,491.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,491.17/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.49

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