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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 872.92 and 278.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 872.92 and 278.16 is: 417.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 872.92 = 278.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/872.92 = 278.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 872.92 × 278.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 242,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,811.43/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.09

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