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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.02, 875.67 and 388.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.02, 875.67 and 388.81 is: 582.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.02 : 875.67 = 388.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.02/875.67 = 388.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.02x = 875.67 × 388.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.02x = 340,469.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,469.25/584.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.98

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