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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 874.86 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 874.86 and 377.30 is: 566.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 874.86 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/874.86 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 874.86 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 330,084.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,084.68/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.53

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