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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.10, 874.72 and 378.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.10, 874.72 and 378.04 is: 566.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.10 : 874.72 = 378.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.10/874.72 = 378.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.10x = 874.72 × 378.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.10x = 330,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,679.15/584.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.13

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