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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.05, 876.38 and 389.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.05, 876.38 and 389.19 is: 583.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.05 : 876.38 = 389.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.05/876.38 = 389.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.05x = 876.38 × 389.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.05x = 341,076.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,076.39/584.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.98

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