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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.68, 876.96 and 367.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.68, 876.96 and 367.60 is: 551.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.68 : 876.96 = 367.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.68/876.96 = 367.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.68x = 876.96 × 367.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.68x = 322,370.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,370.50/584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.36

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