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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.30, 871.97 and 376.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.30, 871.97 and 376.59 is: 563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.30 : 871.97 = 376.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.30/871.97 = 376.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.30x = 871.97 × 376.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.30x = 328,375.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,375.18/582.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.93

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