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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.74, 875.21 and 388.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.74, 875.21 and 388.80 is: 582.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.74 : 875.21 = 388.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.74/875.21 = 388.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.74x = 875.21 × 388.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.74x = 340,279.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,279.70/583.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.93

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