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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.61, 874.86 and 353.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.61, 874.86 and 353.34 is: 528.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.61 : 874.86 = 353.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.61/874.86 = 353.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.61x = 874.86 × 353.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.61x = 309,123.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,123.03/584.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.77

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