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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.93, 583.58 and 257.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.93, 583.58 and 257.20 is: 354.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.93 : 583.58 = 257.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.93/583.58 = 257.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.93x = 583.58 × 257.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.93x = 150,096.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,096.88/422.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.89

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