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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 872.87 and 387.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 872.87 and 387.15 is: 580.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 872.87 = 387.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/872.87 = 387.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 872.87 × 387.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 337,931.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,931.62/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.02

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