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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.49, 877.60 and 390.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.49, 877.60 and 390.70 is: 586.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.49 : 877.60 = 390.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.49/877.60 = 390.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.49x = 877.60 × 390.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.49x = 342,878.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,878.32/584.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.63

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