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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.96, 874.83 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.96, 874.83 and 388.18 is: 582.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.96 : 874.83 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.96/874.83 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.96x = 874.83 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.96x = 339,591.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,591.51/582.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.53

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