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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 874.75 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 874.75 and 351.74 is: 528.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 874.75 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/874.75 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 874.75 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 307,686.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,686.53/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.27

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