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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.74, 874.97 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.74, 874.97 and 388.95 is: 584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.74 : 874.97 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.74/874.97 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.74x = 874.97 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.74x = 340,320.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,320.55/582.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.00

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