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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 872.76 and 197.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 872.76 and 197.16 is: 295.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 872.76 = 197.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/872.76 = 197.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 872.76 × 197.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 172,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,073.36/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.66

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