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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.97, 873.65 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.97, 873.65 and 399.91 is: 599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.97 : 873.65 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.97/873.65 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.97x = 873.65 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.97x = 349,379.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,379.37/582.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.31

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