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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 876.43 and 209.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 876.43 and 209.10 is: 313.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 876.43 = 209.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/876.43 = 209.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 876.43 × 209.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 183,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,260.99/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.55

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