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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 873.29 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 873.29 and 253.16 is: 379.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 873.29 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/873.29 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 873.29 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 221,078.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,078.36/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.71

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