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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 876.24 and 295.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 876.24 and 295.76 is: 443.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 876.24 = 295.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/876.24 = 295.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 876.24 × 295.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 259,156.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,156.74/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.22

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