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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.29, 872.88 and 289.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.29, 872.88 and 289.61 is: 434.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.29 : 872.88 = 289.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.29/872.88 = 289.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.29x = 872.88 × 289.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.29x = 252,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,790.41/582.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.14

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