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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 875.89 and 276.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 875.89 and 276.33 is: 414.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 875.89 = 276.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/875.89 = 276.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 875.89 × 276.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 242,034.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,034.68/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.06

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