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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 584.97, 876.66 and 379.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 584.97, 876.66 and 379.42 is: 568.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    584.97 : 876.66 = 379.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    584.97/876.66 = 379.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    584.97x = 876.66 × 379.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    584.97x = 332,622.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,622.34/584.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.61

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