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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.88, 874.36 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.88, 874.36 and 150.03 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.88 : 874.36 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.88/874.36 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.88x = 874.36 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.88x = 131,180.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,180.23/582.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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