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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 872.16 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 872.16 and 350.80 is: 525.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 872.16 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/872.16 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 872.16 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 305,953.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,953.73/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.55

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