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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.21, 872.70 and 321.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.21, 872.70 and 321.65 is: 482.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.21 : 872.70 = 321.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.21/872.70 = 321.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.21x = 872.70 × 321.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.21x = 280,703.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,703.96/582.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.14

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