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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.61, 873.54 and 376.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.61, 873.54 and 376.96 is: 565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.61 : 873.54 = 376.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.61/873.54 = 376.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.61x = 873.54 × 376.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.61x = 329,289.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,289.64/582.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.20

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