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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.42, 873.98 and 335.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.42, 873.98 and 335.94 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.42 : 873.98 = 335.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.42/873.98 = 335.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.42x = 873.98 × 335.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.42x = 293,604.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,604.84/582.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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