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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.76, 874.20 and 294.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.76, 874.20 and 294.16 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.76 : 874.20 = 294.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.76/874.20 = 294.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.76x = 874.20 × 294.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.76x = 257,154.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,154.67/582.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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