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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.32, 876.24 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.32, 876.24 and 368.32 is: 552.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.32 : 876.24 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.32/876.24 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.32x = 876.24 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.32x = 322,736.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,736.72/584.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.33

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