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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 873.57 and 253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 873.57 and 253.02 is: 379.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 873.57 = 253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/873.57 = 253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 873.57 × 253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 221,030.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,030.68/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.68

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