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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 873.45 and 375.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 873.45 and 375.35 is: 563.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 873.45 = 375.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/873.45 = 375.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 873.45 × 375.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 327,849.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,849.46/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.09

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