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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.53 and 352.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.53 and 352.91 is: 528.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.53 = 352.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.53 = 352.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.53 × 352.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 308,984.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,984.60/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.83

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