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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.15, 872.78 and 257.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.15, 872.78 and 257.14 is: 385.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.15 : 872.78 = 257.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.15/872.78 = 257.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.15x = 872.78 × 257.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.15x = 224,426.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,426.45/582.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.51

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