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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 872.89 and 338.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 872.89 and 338.71 is: 507.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 872.89 = 338.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/872.89 = 338.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 872.89 × 338.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 295,656.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,656.57/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.90

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