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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 872.06 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 872.06 and 385.09 is: 576.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 872.06 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/872.06 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 872.06 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 335,817.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,817.48/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.49

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