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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.54, 876.35 and 401.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.54, 876.35 and 401.39 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.54 : 876.35 = 401.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.54/876.35 = 401.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.54x = 876.35 × 401.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.54x = 351,756.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,756.12/584.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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