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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.98 and 275.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.98 and 275.95 is: 413.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.98 = 275.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.98 = 275.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.98 × 275.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 241,726.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,726.68/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.72

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