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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.73, 876.86 and 292.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.73, 876.86 and 292.14 is: 438.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.73 : 876.86 = 292.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.73/876.86 = 292.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.73x = 876.86 × 292.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.73x = 256,164.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,164.42/584.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.09

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