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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 872.37 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 872.37 and 362.70 is: 543.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 872.37 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/872.37 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 872.37 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 316,408.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,408.60/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.29

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