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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.48, 875.68 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.48, 875.68 and 392.16 is: 587.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.48 : 875.68 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.48/875.68 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.48x = 875.68 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.48x = 343,406.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,406.67/584.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.54

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