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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 876.85 and 389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 876.85 and 389.50 is: 584.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 876.85 = 389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/876.85 = 389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 876.85 × 389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 341,533.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,533.08/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.45

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