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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 877.12 and 368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 877.12 and 368.48 is: 552.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 877.12 = 368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/877.12 = 368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 877.12 × 368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 323,201.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,201.18/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.71

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