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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.88, 878.28 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.88, 878.28 and 390.48 is: 586.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.88 : 878.28 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.88/878.28 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.88x = 878.28 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.88x = 342,950.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,950.77/584.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.36

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