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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 874.94 and 400.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 874.94 and 400.84 is: 600.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 874.94 = 400.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/874.94 = 400.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 874.94 × 400.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 350,710.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,710.95/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.00

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