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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.40, 874.08 and 339.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.40, 874.08 and 339.04 is: 508.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.40 : 874.08 = 339.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.40/874.08 = 339.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.40x = 874.08 × 339.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.40x = 296,348.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,348.08/582.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.84

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