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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582, 873.27 and 293.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582, 873.27 and 293.64 is: 440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582 : 873.27 = 293.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582/873.27 = 293.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582x = 873.27 × 293.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582x = 256,427.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,427.00/582
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.60

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