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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873 and 240 is: 360

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 209,520
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,520/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360

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