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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 582.89, 874.44 and 192.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 582.89, 874.44 and 192.95 is: 289.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    582.89 : 874.44 = 192.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    582.89/874.44 = 192.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    582.89x = 874.44 × 192.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    582.89x = 168,718.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,718.83/582.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.45

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