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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.53, 873.64 and 212.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.53, 873.64 and 212.29 is: 318.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.53 : 873.64 = 212.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.53/873.64 = 212.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.53x = 873.64 × 212.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.53x = 185,465.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,465.04/582.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.38

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