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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.59, 573.87 and 257.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.59, 573.87 and 257.22 is: 385.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.59 : 573.87 = 257.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.59/573.87 = 257.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.59x = 573.87 × 257.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.59x = 147,608.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,608.75/382.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.82

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