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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.20, 875.76 and 378.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.20, 875.76 and 378.16 is: 566.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.20 : 875.76 = 378.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.20/875.76 = 378.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.20x = 875.76 × 378.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.20x = 331,173.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,173.79/584.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.88

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