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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.85, 876.33 and 275.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.85, 876.33 and 275.97 is: 413.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.85 : 876.33 = 275.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.85/876.33 = 275.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.85x = 876.33 × 275.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.85x = 241,840.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,840.79/584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.51

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