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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.64 and 351.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.64 and 351.84 is: 527.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.64 = 351.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.64 = 351.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.64 × 351.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 307,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,029.66/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.43

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