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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.60, 876.90 and 354.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.60, 876.90 and 354.20 is: 531.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.60 : 876.90 = 354.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.60/876.90 = 354.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.60x = 876.90 × 354.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.60x = 310,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,597.98/584.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.30

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