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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.27, 872.91 and 257.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.27, 872.91 and 257.39 is: 385.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.27 : 872.91 = 257.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.27/872.91 = 257.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.27x = 872.91 × 257.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.27x = 224,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,673.94/582.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.86

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