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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.36, 876.60 and 295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.36, 876.60 and 295.64 is: 443.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.36 : 876.60 = 295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.36/876.60 = 295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.36x = 876.60 × 295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.36x = 259,158.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,158.02/584.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.49

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