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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.39, 876.26 and 367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.39, 876.26 and 367.50 is: 551.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.39 : 876.26 = 367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.39/876.26 = 367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.39x = 876.26 × 367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.39x = 322,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,023.71/584.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.05

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