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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 872.73 and 308.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 872.73 and 308.34 is: 462.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 872.73 = 308.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/872.73 = 308.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 872.73 × 308.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 269,097.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,097.57/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.34

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