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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 874.26 and 401.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 874.26 and 401.52 is: 602.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 874.26 = 401.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/874.26 = 401.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 874.26 × 401.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 351,032.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,032.88/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.16

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