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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 873.72 and 294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 873.72 and 294.42 is: 441.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 873.72 = 294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/873.72 = 294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 873.72 × 294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 257,240.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,240.64/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.40

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