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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.32, 876.06 and 276.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.32, 876.06 and 276.28 is: 414.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.32 : 876.06 = 276.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.32/876.06 = 276.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.32x = 876.06 × 276.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.32x = 242,037.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,037.86/584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.22

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