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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 874.83 and 352.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 874.83 and 352.68 is: 527.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 874.83 = 352.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/874.83 = 352.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 874.83 × 352.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 308,535.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,535.04/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.74

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