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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.16, 873.48 and 293.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.16, 873.48 and 293.68 is: 440.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.16 : 873.48 = 293.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.16/873.48 = 293.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.16x = 873.48 × 293.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.16x = 256,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,523.61/582.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.64

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