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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.89, 876.15 and 291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.89, 876.15 and 291.50 is: 436.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.89 : 876.15 = 291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.89/876.15 = 291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.89x = 876.15 × 291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.89x = 255,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,397.73/584.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.66

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