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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.28 and 350.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.28 and 350.76 is: 525.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.28 = 350.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.28 = 350.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.28 × 350.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 305,960.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,960.93/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.71

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