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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.19, 871.37 and 318.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.19, 871.37 and 318.24 is: 476.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.19 : 871.37 = 318.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.19/871.37 = 318.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.19x = 871.37 × 318.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.19x = 277,303.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,303.50/582.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.31

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