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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.99, 875.67 and 378.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.99, 875.67 and 378.65 is: 567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.99 : 875.67 = 378.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.99/875.67 = 378.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.99x = 875.67 × 378.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.99x = 331,572.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,572.45/583.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.77

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