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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 873.91 and 253.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 873.91 and 253.51 is: 380.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 873.91 = 253.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/873.91 = 253.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 873.91 × 253.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 221,544.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,544.92/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.15

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