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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.37, 876.86 and 378.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.37, 876.86 and 378.89 is: 568.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.37 : 876.86 = 378.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.37/876.86 = 378.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.37x = 876.86 × 378.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.37x = 332,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,233.49/584.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.53

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