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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.36, 872.58 and 256.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.36, 872.58 and 256.92 is: 384.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.36 : 872.58 = 256.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.36/872.58 = 256.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.36x = 872.58 × 256.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.36x = 224,183.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,183.25/582.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.96

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