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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.34, 875.66 and 295.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.34, 875.66 and 295.38 is: 442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.34 : 875.66 = 295.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.34/875.66 = 295.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.34x = 875.66 × 295.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.34x = 258,652.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,652.45/584.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.64

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