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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.04, 875.92 and 401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.04, 875.92 and 401.16 is: 600.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.04 : 875.92 = 401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.04/875.92 = 401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.04x = 875.92 × 401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.04x = 351,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,384.07/585.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.62

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