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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.64 and 351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.64 and 351.54 is: 526.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.64 = 351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.64 = 351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.64 × 351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 306,767.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,767.87/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.98

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