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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.08, 873.44 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.08, 873.44 and 240 is: 360.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.08 : 873.44 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.08/873.44 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.08x = 873.44 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.08x = 209,625.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,625.60/582.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.13

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