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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 875.70 and 379.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 875.70 and 379.68 is: 568.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 875.70 = 379.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/875.70 = 379.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 875.70 × 379.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 332,485.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,485.78/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.47

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