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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.05, 872.84 and 257.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.05, 872.84 and 257.38 is: 385.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.05 : 872.84 = 257.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.05/872.84 = 257.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.05x = 872.84 × 257.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.05x = 224,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,650.02/582.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.96

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