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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.57, 875.61 and 339.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.57, 875.61 and 339.57 is: 510.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.57 : 875.61 = 339.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.57/875.61 = 339.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.57x = 875.61 × 339.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.57x = 297,330.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,330.89/582.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510.38

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