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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.65, 877.17 and 368.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.65, 877.17 and 368.38 is: 552.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.65 : 877.17 = 368.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.65/877.17 = 368.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.65x = 877.17 × 368.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.65x = 323,131.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,131.88/584.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.69

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