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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.03, 872.96 and 253.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.03, 872.96 and 253.11 is: 379.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.03 : 872.96 = 253.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.03/872.96 = 253.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.03x = 872.96 × 253.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.03x = 220,953.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,953.64/582.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.63

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