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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.64 and 289.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.64 and 289.44 is: 433.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.64 = 289.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.64 = 289.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.64 × 289.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 252,576.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,576.92/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.98

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