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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 581.27, 872.03 and 256.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 581.27, 872.03 and 256.64 is: 385.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    581.27 : 872.03 = 256.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    581.27/872.03 = 256.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    581.27x = 872.03 × 256.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    581.27x = 223,794.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,794.06/581.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.01

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