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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.63, 874.83 and 378.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.63, 874.83 and 378.34 is: 567.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.63 : 874.83 = 378.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.63/874.83 = 378.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.63x = 874.83 × 378.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.63x = 330,983.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,983.18/583.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.11

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