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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.14, 872.35 and 334.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.14, 872.35 and 334.82 is: 501.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.14 : 872.35 = 334.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.14/872.35 = 334.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.14x = 872.35 × 334.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.14x = 292,081.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,081.57/582.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.74

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