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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.30, 876.75 and 389.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.30, 876.75 and 389.44 is: 584.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.30 : 876.75 = 389.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.30/876.75 = 389.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.30x = 876.75 × 389.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.30x = 341,441.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,441.52/584.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.36

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