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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.73 and 398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.73 and 398.97 is: 598.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.73 = 398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.73 = 398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.73 × 398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 348,193.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,193.09/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 598.15

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