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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.52, 876.80 and 276.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.52, 876.80 and 276.09 is: 414.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.52 : 876.80 = 276.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.52/876.80 = 276.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.52x = 876.80 × 276.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.52x = 242,075.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,075.71/584.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.14

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