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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.68, 876.54 and 392.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.68, 876.54 and 392.20 is: 587.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.68 : 876.54 = 392.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.68/876.54 = 392.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.68x = 876.54 × 392.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.68x = 343,778.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,778.99/584.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.98

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