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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.59, 873.48 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.59, 873.48 and 377.26 is: 565.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.59 : 873.48 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.59/873.48 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.59x = 873.48 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.59x = 329,528.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,528.30/582.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.62

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