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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 873.57 and 438.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 873.57 and 438.22 is: 657.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 873.57 = 438.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/873.57 = 438.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 873.57 × 438.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 382,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,815.85/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.60

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