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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 874.61 and 377.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 874.61 and 377.39 is: 566.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 874.61 = 377.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/874.61 = 377.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 874.61 × 377.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 330,064.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,064.69/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.27

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