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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.55, 875.73 and 388.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.55, 875.73 and 388.95 is: 582.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.55 : 875.73 = 388.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.55/875.73 = 388.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.55x = 875.73 × 388.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.55x = 340,615.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,615.18/584.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.70

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