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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585, 876.32 and 276.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585, 876.32 and 276.42 is: 414.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585 : 876.32 = 276.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585/876.32 = 276.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585x = 876.32 × 276.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585x = 242,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,232.37/585
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.07

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