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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 874.98 and 339.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 874.98 and 339.24 is: 509.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 874.98 = 339.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/874.98 = 339.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 874.98 × 339.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 296,828.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,828.22/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.33

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