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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.62 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.62 and 351.47 is: 527.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.62 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.62 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.62 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 307,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,045.10/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.57

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