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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 876.87 and 401.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 876.87 and 401.88 is: 603.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 876.87 = 401.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/876.87 = 401.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 876.87 × 401.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 352,396.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,396.52/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.10

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