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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.21, 876.02 and 367.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.21, 876.02 and 367.34 is: 550.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.21 : 876.02 = 367.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.21/876.02 = 367.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.21x = 876.02 × 367.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.21x = 321,790.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,790.97/584.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.81

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