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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.76, 877.14 and 392.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.76, 877.14 and 392.52 is: 588.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.76 : 877.14 = 392.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.76/877.14 = 392.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.76x = 877.14 × 392.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.76x = 344,294.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,294.99/584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.78

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