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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.73, 873.89 and 197.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.73, 873.89 and 197.89 is: 296.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.73 : 873.89 = 197.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.73/873.89 = 197.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.73x = 873.89 × 197.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.73x = 172,933.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,933.10/582.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.76

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