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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.25, 878.08 and 380.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.25, 878.08 and 380.19 is: 569.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.25 : 878.08 = 380.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.25/878.08 = 380.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.25x = 878.08 × 380.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.25x = 333,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,837.24/586.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.45

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