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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.50, 875.76 and 401.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.50, 875.76 and 401.44 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.50 : 875.76 = 401.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.50/875.76 = 401.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.50x = 875.76 × 401.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.50x = 351,565.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,565.09/584.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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