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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 875.31 and 378.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 875.31 and 378.45 is: 566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 875.31 = 378.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/875.31 = 378.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 875.31 × 378.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 331,262.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,262.93/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.77

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