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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.45, 875.94 and 275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.45, 875.94 and 275.88 is: 413.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.45 : 875.94 = 275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.45/875.94 = 275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.45x = 875.94 × 275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.45x = 241,654.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,654.33/584.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.48

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