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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.17, 875.94 and 353.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.17, 875.94 and 353.32 is: 529.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.17 : 875.94 = 353.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.17/875.94 = 353.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.17x = 875.94 × 353.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.17x = 309,487.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,487.12/584.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.79

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