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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 583.24, 872.70 and 339.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 583.24, 872.70 and 339.88 is: 508.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    583.24 : 872.70 = 339.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    583.24/872.70 = 339.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    583.24x = 872.70 × 339.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    583.24x = 296,613.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,613.28/583.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.56

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