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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.93, 878.55 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.93, 878.55 and 351.12 is: 527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.93 : 878.55 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.93/878.55 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.93x = 878.55 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.93x = 308,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,476.48/584.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.37

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