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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.12, 873.32 and 399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.12, 873.32 and 399.60 is: 599.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.12 : 873.32 = 399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.12/873.32 = 399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.12x = 873.32 × 399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.12x = 348,978.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,978.67/582.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.50

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