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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.76 and 295.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.76 and 295.88 is: 443.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.76 = 295.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.76 = 295.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.76 × 295.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 259,415.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,415.75/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.87

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