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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.09, 872.55 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.09, 872.55 and 350.70 is: 525.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.09 : 872.55 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.09/872.55 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.09x = 872.55 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.09x = 306,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,003.29/582.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.70

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