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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 872.58 and 293.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 872.58 and 293.60 is: 440.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 872.58 = 293.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/872.58 = 293.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 872.58 × 293.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 256,189.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,189.49/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.08

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