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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 874.79 and 336.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 874.79 and 336.48 is: 504.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 874.79 = 336.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/874.79 = 336.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 874.79 × 336.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 294,347.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,347.66/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.92

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