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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.63, 874.01 and 192.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.63, 874.01 and 192.48 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.63 : 874.01 = 192.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.63/874.01 = 192.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.63x = 874.01 × 192.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.63x = 168,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,229.44/582.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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