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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.79, 874.18 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.79, 874.18 and 399.63 is: 599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.79 : 874.18 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.79/874.18 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.79x = 874.18 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.79x = 349,344.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,344.18/582.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.44

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