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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.32, 874.94 and 352.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.32, 874.94 and 352.90 is: 528.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.32 : 874.94 = 352.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.32/874.94 = 352.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.32x = 874.94 × 352.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.32x = 308,764.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,764.56/584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.42

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