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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 876.87 and 321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 876.87 and 321.03 is: 481.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 876.87 = 321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/876.87 = 321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 876.87 × 321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 281,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,501.58/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.72

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