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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.87, 874.49 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.87, 874.49 and 193.16 is: 289.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.87 : 874.49 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.87/874.49 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.87x = 874.49 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.87x = 168,916.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,916.49/582.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.80

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