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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.33, 873 and 350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.33, 873 and 350.94 is: 526.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.33 : 873 = 350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.33/873 = 350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.33x = 873 × 350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.33x = 306,370.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,370.62/582.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.11

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