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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.18, 876.32 and 255.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.18, 876.32 and 255.13 is: 382.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.18 : 876.32 = 255.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.18/876.32 = 255.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.18x = 876.32 × 255.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.18x = 223,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,573.97/584.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.71

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