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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.44, 873.80 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.44, 873.80 and 192.46 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.44 : 873.80 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.44/873.80 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.44x = 873.80 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.44x = 168,171.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,171.55/582.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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