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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 872.06 and 351.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 872.06 and 351.47 is: 525.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 872.06 = 351.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/872.06 = 351.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 872.06 × 351.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 306,496.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,496.81/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.98

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