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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.40, 876.04 and 378.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.40, 876.04 and 378.35 is: 567.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.40 : 876.04 = 378.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.40/876.04 = 378.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.40x = 876.04 × 378.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.40x = 331,443.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,443.46/584.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.15

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