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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 586.83, 879.72 and 378.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 586.83, 879.72 and 378.67 is: 567.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    586.83 : 879.72 = 378.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    586.83/879.72 = 378.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    586.83x = 879.72 × 378.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    586.83x = 333,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,123.57/586.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 567.67

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