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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.28, 874.38 and 377.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.28, 874.38 and 377.94 is: 566.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.28 : 874.38 = 377.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.28/874.38 = 377.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.28x = 874.38 × 377.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.28x = 330,463.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,463.18/583.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.56

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