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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.87, 875.84 and 379.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.87, 875.84 and 379.74 is: 569.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.87 : 875.84 = 379.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.87/875.84 = 379.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.87x = 875.84 × 379.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.87x = 332,589.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,589.01/583.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.63

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