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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 876.36 and 292.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 876.36 and 292.31 is: 438.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 876.36 = 292.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/876.36 = 292.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 876.36 × 292.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 256,167.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,167.15/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.10

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