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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 875.87 and 378.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 875.87 and 378.96 is: 568.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 875.87 = 378.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/875.87 = 378.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 875.87 × 378.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 331,919.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,919.70/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.06

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