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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 873.22 and 290.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 873.22 and 290.02 is: 434.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 873.22 = 290.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/873.22 = 290.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 873.22 × 290.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 253,251.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,251.26/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.49

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