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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.28, 874.14 and 257.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.28, 874.14 and 257.80 is: 387.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.28 : 874.14 = 257.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.28/874.14 = 257.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.28x = 874.14 × 257.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.28x = 225,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,353.29/582.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.02

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