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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.31, 881.10 and 573.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.31, 881.10 and 573.36 is: 864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.31 : 881.10 = 573.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.31/881.10 = 573.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.31x = 881.10 × 573.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.31x = 505,187.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,187.50/584.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.59

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