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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.43, 876.36 and 276.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.43, 876.36 and 276.12 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.43 : 876.36 = 276.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.43/876.36 = 276.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.43x = 876.36 × 276.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.43x = 241,980.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,980.52/584.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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