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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.16 and 350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.16 and 350.28 is: 524.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.16 = 350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.16 = 350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.16 × 350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 305,500.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,500.20/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.81

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