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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.39, 873.05 and 376.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.39, 873.05 and 376.35 is: 564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.39 : 873.05 = 376.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.39/873.05 = 376.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.39x = 873.05 × 376.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.39x = 328,572.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,572.37/582.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.18

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