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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.86, 874.34 and 377.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.86, 874.34 and 377.79 is: 565.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.86 : 874.34 = 377.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.86/874.34 = 377.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.86x = 874.34 × 377.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.86x = 330,316.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,316.91/583.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.75

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