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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.78, 874.14 and 290.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.78, 874.14 and 290.17 is: 435.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.78 : 874.14 = 290.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.78/874.14 = 290.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.78x = 874.14 × 290.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.78x = 253,649.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,649.20/582.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.24

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