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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 872.90 and 338.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 872.90 and 338.70 is: 507.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 872.90 = 338.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/872.90 = 338.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 872.90 × 338.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 295,651.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,651.23/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.89

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