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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 875.43 and 378.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 875.43 and 378.83 is: 567.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 875.43 = 378.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/875.43 = 378.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 875.43 × 378.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 331,641.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,641.34/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.34

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