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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 872.64 and 399.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 872.64 and 399.56 is: 599.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 872.64 = 399.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/872.64 = 399.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 872.64 × 399.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 348,672.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,672.04/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.01

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