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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.71, 873.70 and 351.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.71, 873.70 and 351.45 is: 526.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.71 : 873.70 = 351.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.71/873.70 = 351.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.71x = 873.70 × 351.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.71x = 307,060.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,060.99/582.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.96

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