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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.24, 876.64 and 276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.24, 876.64 and 276.24 is: 414.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.24 : 876.64 = 276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.24/876.64 = 276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.24x = 876.64 × 276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.24x = 242,163.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,163.03/584.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.49

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