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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 874.03 and 192.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 874.03 and 192.68 is: 289.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 874.03 = 192.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/874.03 = 192.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 874.03 × 192.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 168,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,403.73/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.00

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