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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.26, 876.24 and 291.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.26, 876.24 and 291.46 is: 437.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.26 : 876.24 = 291.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.26/876.24 = 291.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.26x = 876.24 × 291.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.26x = 255,388.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,388.91/584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.12

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