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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 874.04 and 338.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 874.04 and 338.54 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 874.04 = 338.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/874.04 = 338.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 874.04 × 338.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 295,897.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,897.50/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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