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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.52 and 289.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.52 and 289.25 is: 433.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.52 = 289.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.52 = 289.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.52 × 289.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 252,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,376.41/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.55

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