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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.74, 875.29 and 389.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.74, 875.29 and 389.90 is: 583.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.74 : 875.29 = 389.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.74/875.29 = 389.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.74x = 875.29 × 389.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.74x = 341,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,273.62/584.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.63

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