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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.72, 874.24 and 198.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.72, 874.24 and 198.08 is: 297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.72 : 874.24 = 198.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.72/874.24 = 198.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.72x = 874.24 × 198.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.72x = 173,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,169.46/582.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.17

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