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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 872.94 and 293.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 872.94 and 293.96 is: 440.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 872.94 = 293.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/872.94 = 293.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 872.94 × 293.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 256,609.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,609.44/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.58

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