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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.72, 875.65 and 378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.72, 875.65 and 378.67 is: 567.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.72 : 875.65 = 378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.72/875.65 = 378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.72x = 875.65 × 378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.72x = 331,582.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,582.39/584.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.08

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