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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.26, 876.39 and 369.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.26, 876.39 and 369.21 is: 553.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.26 : 876.39 = 369.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.26/876.39 = 369.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.26x = 876.39 × 369.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.26x = 323,572.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,572.04/584.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.81

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