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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.79, 875.22 and 388.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.79, 875.22 and 388.78 is: 582.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.79 : 875.22 = 388.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.79/875.22 = 388.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.79x = 875.22 × 388.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.79x = 340,268.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,268.03/583.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.86

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