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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.64, 872.82 and 350.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.64, 872.82 and 350.85 is: 525.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.64 : 872.82 = 350.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.64/872.82 = 350.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.64x = 872.82 × 350.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.64x = 306,228.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,228.90/582.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.59

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