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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.28, 875.88 and 378.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.28, 875.88 and 378.95 is: 568.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.28 : 875.88 = 378.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.28/875.88 = 378.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.28x = 875.88 × 378.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.28x = 331,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,910.35/584.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.07

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