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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.18 and 197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.18 and 197.28 is: 295.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.18 = 197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.18 = 197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.18 × 197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 172,260.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,260.95/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.98

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