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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.82, 875.79 and 379.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.82, 875.79 and 379.08 is: 567.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.82 : 875.79 = 379.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.82/875.79 = 379.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.82x = 875.79 × 379.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.82x = 331,994.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,994.47/584.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.69

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