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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 873.56 and 253.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 873.56 and 253.77 is: 380.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 873.56 = 253.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/873.56 = 253.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 873.56 × 253.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 221,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,682.05/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.49

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