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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.65, 876.41 and 378.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.65, 876.41 and 378.60 is: 567.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.65 : 876.41 = 378.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.65/876.41 = 378.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.65x = 876.41 × 378.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.65x = 331,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,808.83/584.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.53

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