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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.64, 876.96 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.64, 876.96 and 367.52 is: 551.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.64 : 876.96 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.64/876.96 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.64x = 876.96 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.64x = 322,300.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,300.34/584.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.28

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