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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 874.01 and 335.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 874.01 and 335.95 is: 504.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 874.01 = 335.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/874.01 = 335.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 874.01 × 335.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 293,622.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,622.40/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.00

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