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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.60 and 377.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.60 and 377.84 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.60 = 377.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.60 = 377.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.60 × 377.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 329,703.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,703.18/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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