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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.81, 876.22 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.81, 876.22 and 378.47 is: 568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.81 : 876.22 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.81/876.22 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.81x = 876.22 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.81x = 331,624.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,624.23/583.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.04

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