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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.92, 583.88 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.92, 583.88 and 257.20 is: 355.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.92 : 583.88 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.92/583.88 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.92x = 583.88 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.92x = 150,173.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,173.94/422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.09

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