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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.34 and 308.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.34 and 308.08 is: 462.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.34 = 308.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.34 = 308.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.34 × 308.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 269,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,058.59/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.19

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