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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.25, 875.37 and 389.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.25, 875.37 and 389.13 is: 583.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.25 : 875.37 = 389.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.25/875.37 = 389.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.25x = 875.37 × 389.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.25x = 340,632.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,632.73/584.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.03

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