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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.23, 873.68 and 293.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.23, 873.68 and 293.69 is: 440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.23 : 873.68 = 293.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.23/873.68 = 293.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.23x = 873.68 × 293.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.23x = 256,585.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,585.24/582.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.70

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