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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.62, 873.93 and 197.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.62, 873.93 and 197.87 is: 296.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.62 : 873.93 = 197.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.62/873.93 = 197.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.62x = 873.93 × 197.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.62x = 172,924.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,924.53/582.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.81

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