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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.13, 873.33 and 197.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.13, 873.33 and 197.38 is: 296.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.13 : 873.33 = 197.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.13/873.33 = 197.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.13x = 873.33 × 197.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.13x = 172,372.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,372.52/582.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.11

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