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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.85, 874.28 and 376.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.85, 874.28 and 376.91 is: 565.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.85 : 874.28 = 376.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.85/874.28 = 376.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.85x = 874.28 × 376.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.85x = 329,524.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,524.87/582.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.37

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