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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.11, 872.94 and 257.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.11, 872.94 and 257.25 is: 385.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.11 : 872.94 = 257.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.11/872.94 = 257.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.11x = 872.94 × 257.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.11x = 224,563.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,563.82/582.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.78

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