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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 872.20 and 376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 872.20 and 376.44 is: 563.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 872.20 = 376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/872.20 = 376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 872.20 × 376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 328,330.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,330.97/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.92

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