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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.44, 876.96 and 291.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.44, 876.96 and 291.97 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.44 : 876.96 = 291.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.44/876.96 = 291.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.44x = 876.96 × 291.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.44x = 256,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,046.01/584.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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