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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.24, 873.96 and 391.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.24, 873.96 and 391.20 is: 587.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.24 : 873.96 = 391.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.24/873.96 = 391.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.24x = 873.96 × 391.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.24x = 341,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,893.15/582.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.20

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