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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 585.83, 878.22 and 377.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 585.83, 878.22 and 377.67 is: 566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    585.83 : 878.22 = 377.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    585.83/878.22 = 377.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    585.83x = 878.22 × 377.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    585.83x = 331,678.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,678.76/585.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.17

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