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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 875.40 and 291

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 875.40 and 291 is: 435.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 875.40 = 291 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/875.40 = 291/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 875.40 × 291
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 254,741.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,741.40/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.91

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