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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 871.66 and 350.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 871.66 and 350.70 is: 525.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 871.66 = 350.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/871.66 = 350.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 871.66 × 350.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 305,691.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,691.16/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.12

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