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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 875.01 and 378.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 875.01 and 378.47 is: 566.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 875.01 = 378.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/875.01 = 378.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 875.01 × 378.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 331,160.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,160.66/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.66

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