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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.18, 873.90 and 257.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.18, 873.90 and 257.82 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.18 : 873.90 = 257.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.18/873.90 = 257.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.18x = 873.90 × 257.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.18x = 225,308.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,308.90/582.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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