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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.85, 876.90 and 276.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.85, 876.90 and 276.30 is: 414.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.85 : 876.90 = 276.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.85/876.90 = 276.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.85x = 876.90 × 276.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.85x = 242,287.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,287.47/584.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.27

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