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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.41, 876.49 and 375.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.41, 876.49 and 375.55 is: 563.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.41 : 876.49 = 375.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.41/876.49 = 375.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.41x = 876.49 × 375.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.41x = 329,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,162.69/584.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.24

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