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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.47, 875.96 and 275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.47, 875.96 and 275.66 is: 413.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.47 : 875.96 = 275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.47/875.96 = 275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.47x = 875.96 × 275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.47x = 241,467.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,467.13/584.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.14

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