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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.96, 875.68 and 389.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.96, 875.68 and 389.21 is: 582.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.96 : 875.68 = 389.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.96/875.68 = 389.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.96x = 875.68 × 389.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.96x = 340,818.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,818.06/584.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.64

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