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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.02, 872.42 and 289.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.02, 872.42 and 289.73 is: 434.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.02 : 872.42 = 289.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.02/872.42 = 289.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.02x = 872.42 × 289.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.02x = 252,766.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,766.25/582.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.29

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