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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.10, 872.61 and 338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.10, 872.61 and 338.56 is: 507.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.10 : 872.61 = 338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.10/872.61 = 338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.10x = 872.61 × 338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.10x = 295,430.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,430.84/582.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.53

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