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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.92, 875.52 and 390.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.92, 875.52 and 390.96 is: 586.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.92 : 875.52 = 390.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.92/875.52 = 390.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.92x = 875.52 × 390.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.92x = 342,293.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,293.30/583.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.20

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