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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.99, 583.55 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.99, 583.55 and 257.14 is: 354.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.99 : 583.55 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.99/583.55 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.99x = 583.55 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.99x = 150,055.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,055.90/422.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.75

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